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Invention of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. This revolutionized the sewing industry. -
Thomas Jefferson is Inaugurated
Thomas Jefferson was our third president. This impacted America because he was one of our greatest presidents. -
Lousiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought the territory of Louisiana while in office for 15 million dollars. This is important because without the purchase we wouldnt have any of our midamerican countries we have today. -
12th Amendment ratified
This amendment provides the process for electing a president and vice president. This helped America follow rules for electing presidents so there is no misunderstandings. -
Treaty of Detroit
The Wyandot Indians lose most territory. This is one of the ways Americans forced indians to move. -
James Madison was elected.
James was the 4th president. He helped frame the bill of rights which we still use today. -
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War of 1812
The United States fought against Great Britain over trade restrictions. This war helped Americans have more pride for their country because it was considered a second independence. -
Burning of Washington DC
British forces burnt the city during the War of 1812. This is important to American history because Dolley Madison saved a famous potrait of George Washington. -
James Monroe elected.
He was our 5th president. He helped come up with the Missouri Compromise. -
Andrew Jackson Inaugurated
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president. He was one of our many great presidents. -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson signed the act. This caused the indians to only be able to live on places approved by congress. -
Martin Van Buren was elected
Martin was our 8th presidents. He devoted himself to the national government which is why our government is so good today. -
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Texas Revolution
The americans living in Mexican controlled Texas declared war on Mexicans for the independence of Texas -
Arkansas becomes a state
When first becoming a state, residents of Arkansas did not know how to pronounce it. This is important because it is one of our 50 states. -
Invention of the Morse Code
Samuel Morse invented the morse code. This helped Americans communicate and helped a lot during wars to transmit information. -
William Henry Harrison was elected
He was the 9th president of the United States. He was the only president to only serve a couple months then die in office. -
John Tyler elected
He was the 10th president. He took over after William Henry Harrison died. He ended a dispute with Canada which is why we have a good relationship with them today. -
James K. Polk elected
He was the 11th president. He added a vast area of land to the US. -
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Mexican American War
Americans and Mexicans fought over boundaries and borders. This war was the first war involving Manifest Destiny. -
Treaty of Oregon
The British and Americans signed the treaty saying the southern part of Oregon is controlled by the Americans. This is another example of manifest destiny. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This ended the war between Mexico and America. This gave us more land in the southwestern part of the country. -
Zachary Taylor was elected
He was the 12th president. He urged settlers into the western states helping populate the United States. -
Millard Fillmore
Millard was the 13th president. He signed to have California be created as a state. -
Franklin Pierce
He was our 14th president. He purchased Southern Arizona. -
Gadsden Purchase
This purchase was made during the Mexican-American war. It gave more land to US in Southern Arizona and New Mexico. -
James Buchanan was elected
James was the 15th president. He helped the military by appointed people to Fort Sumter -
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Civil War
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-warThe war was fought mostly in the midwestern and south part of America. This war was important because it was the only war that was fought against members of our own country -
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Battle of Gettysburg
http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/battle.htmA battle during the Civil War that involved 160,000 Americans. Many died or were wounded during the hot 3 days of the battle. This was a major important battle because it was the turning point in the Civil War. -
Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This invention helped people communicate with others all over the world. -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
This is also known as Custer's Last Stand. This was between the 7th calvary and the Sioux Indians. This is a famous battle and made our history with the indians.
