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Library of Congress Founded
The United States Library of Congress is founded. It serves as the national library for the Unites States. -
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Thomas Jefferson Presidency
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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson purchases the Louisiana territory from France. This doubled the size of the United States. -
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Andrew Jackson Presidency
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First wagons cross the continental divide
The first wagons cross the continental divide on the Oregon Trail. -
Annexation of Texas
The Republic of Texas is annexed by the United States after declaring independence from Mexico in 1836. -
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Abraham Lincoln Presidency
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American Civil War
The Civil War was fought primarily over the controversy over the enslavement of black people. It resulted in the abolishment of slavery. -
Lincoln Issues the Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation which declared all slaves free. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in Pennsylvania. It was the largest amount of casualties in the Civil War. It is regarded as the turning point of the war.
