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American Revolution to Civil War
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Decleration of Independence.
Decleration of Independence is created to earn america's independence. It illustrates the freedom that we have today. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation are drafted in order to creat a just system of rights that apply to all americans. It was later changed after Shay's rebellion. -
Three-Fifths Compromise
This compromise counted slaves as 3/5 of a vote whenever they voted. This was because of the abundance of slaves. -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was created in order to create a surplus of cotton quicker. It led to greater production of goods and thus the economy grew. -
Luisiana Purchase
This terroritorial expansion doubled the size of the US, for the cost of 15 million. Jefferson was responsible for the purchase of this territory. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise seperated the slave states and the free states using the Ohio River. This allowed for less anger and frustration to occur as there was a line seperating the oppositions. -
The Indian Removal Act
This heinous act towards Indians by Andrew Jackson proposed that natives of various tribes be exiled to Oklahoma. This was the low point of Jackson's presidency. -
Compromise of 1850
Compromise that slave owners and non slave owners had regarding slavery. This created a feeling of unity and agreement between americans. -
Election of 1860
This was the election where Lincoln won his presidency. This would led to many changes in american society, such as the abolishment of slavery.
