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Betsy Ross creates the American flag. This moves the drive for freedom even more. -
Declared the thirteen American colonies' separation from Great Britain. The document asserts that all people have certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
The US fought to gain independence on this day and won. This demonstrated the possibility of successful resistance against powerful empires. -
This established the structure of the US government, and brought protection to the US citizens. -
Washington becomes first US leader. Washington helped establish a strong, well-funded national government. -
Louisiana purchased was made from France for 15 million dollars, which is equivalent to 340 million today. It now makes up 15 states of the US today. -
Lewis and Clarks's expedition expanded and helped with the idea of Manifest Destiny. The expedition really strengthened the U.S. claim over the areas that would eventually become Oregon and Washington. -
The War of 1812 brought back free trade in the US and put a stop to impressment. This War had a hand in the creation of the star spangled banner. -
Texas becomes the 28th state. The Senate approved Texas's statehood on February 27, 1845, and the House of Representatives approved it the next day. -
This War was between the US itself, confederate (South) vs union (North). This War ultimately brought the US back together as a whole.