19 century

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase on January 18, made by Jefferson. This leads to Lewis and Clark exploring the West and the Westward Expansion.
  • Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman (1819-1913) dedicated her whole life to freeing slaves from their bondage by being a conductor on the underground railroad. Although she escaped from her owner's plantation and gained her freedom.
  • Beginning of Civil War

    Because of the country separating from each other, the Civil War began and lasted for four years
  • The light bulb

    Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, which changed the world. It made the streets and buildings and homes light up, which made it easier for the average person to work and just live.