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Steamboat Invented
A steam powered boat that helped traveling faster and easier, allowing more cargo to be transported at a time. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Taxation of manufactured whiskey in the US -
Jay's Treaty
A document created by John Jay in attempt to settle issues between the US and Britain -
Pickney's Treaty
The document resolved territorial disputes between Spain and the US. -
Washington's Farewell Address
It was a several page document talking about his warnings about political parties, long-term foreign alliances, etc. -
Election of 1800
Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated President John Adams. -
Lewis & Clark Expedition
An exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, lead by Lewis and Clark. -
Start of War of 1812
A war between Britain and the US -
Teaty of Ghent
Peace treaty that ended the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
A battle fought until Jan. 18 constituting the final major battle. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
It was a treaty between the US and Spain that resulted in Florida territory to be ceded the US -
Monroe Doctorine
Monroe's warning to European nations not to interfere with the western world; and not to colonize any further, with an exception to keep colonies they had prior to the document. -
Election of 1824
John Quincy Adams was elected president -
Telegraph Invented
A machine that revolutionized long-distance communication, sending electrical waves through wires between two stations -
Trail of Tears
The removal act of Native Americans to get their lands. -
Annexation of Texas
The Republic of Texas became the 28th state of the US -
54-40or Fight
A dispute over Oregon Territory, which was settled in both the US and in Canada, that was soon to be split at the 54-40 coordinate to avoid conflict. -
California Gold Rush
It was a time lasting to the year of 1855 when gold, discovered by James Marshall, turned Sutter's Mill into a hotspot with many wanting to make a quick buck. -
Gadsden Purchase
A purchase of land in southern Arizona/ southwestern New Mexico via treaty which was signed by JamesGadsden -
Louisiana Purchase
A land deal between France and the US in which France sold roughly 827,000 sq. miles of land to the US for $15 million.
