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Bill of Rights
First 10 amendments, or Bill of Rights, is added to the U.S. Constitution.
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Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney's improved cotton gin increases U.S. cotton cultivation and expands demand for slave labor. -
Capital of the United States
Washington D.C. becomes the U.S. capital. -
Death of Thomas J. and Samuel A.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die on the same day, July 4th, 1826 -
Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad, a secret system for helping fugitive slaves reach safety, is orgaized
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Population
US population is 17.1 million -
Potato Famine
Famine in Ireland due to potato-crop failure causes increased emigration from Ireland to United States. -
Gold Rush
California gold rush begins as thousands of gold miners travel to Sacramento area.
(http://www.history.com/topics/gold-rush-of-1849) -
Modern Republic
Modern Republican party is organized to oppose the extension to oppose the extension of slavery -
Dred Scott
U.S Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision antagonizes antislavery forces.
