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1790-1850
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George Washington's Death
George Washington dies of sickness at the age of 67. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The United States signs the Louisiana Purchase acquiring 828,000 miles of land in a deal with France. -
Lewis and Clark's Expedition Begins.
Lewis and Clark start their journey out west to discover and survey the land past the border of the 13 states. -
The Slave Trade is Abolished.
The Slave Trade is abolished in America. Although, this law was not enforced well causing slave trade to continue for the next 50 years. -
The War of 1812
The war between the American and British begins. This war began because the British were repeatedly searching and stealing American cargo. -
The Burning of Washington
The British burn Washington, D.C.. However, the American troops force them back to Baltimore. -
The Black Hawk War
The Black Hawk War was a war between the Americans and the Native Americans. The Native Americans were led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. -
The Force Bill
The Force Bill is passed which expands the president’s power by allowing him to force a state to comply with the law. -
The Battle of the Alamo
During siege on Texas, the Mexican attackers (led by President Antonio Lopez) launch an assault against Texas, killing all of the defenders. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Signing
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican-American War, bringing peace between the two sides.
