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Period: to
American REvolution to the Civil War
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Political: Bill of Rights Established
The first 10 amendments are added to the US Constitution. "Bill of Rights." Image. National Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Slavery: Fugitive Slave Act
Enforced slave owner's rights to runaway slaves
"Runaway slaves Anthony Burns and Thomas Sims." Image. North Wind Picture Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013 -
Innovation: Invention of Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin.
"Slaves on a cotton plantation." Image. North Wind Pictures Archives. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Political: Nomination of John Marshall
John Adams nominates John Marshall chief justice of the US Supreme Court
"John Marshall." Image. Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Expansion: Louisiana Purchase
The US purchased the Lousisiana Territory from Napoleon for $15 million.
"Map of the territory of Louisiana." Image. National Archives and Records Administration. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Political: The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine addressed European nations to stop colonizing in the Americas.
"James Monroe and cabinet discuss Monroe Doctrine." Image. Office of the Curator, Architect of the Capitol. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013.
