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Thomas Jefferson beomes the 3rd U.S. President
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The "Louisiana Purchase"
The U.S. buys 828,000 square miles west of the Mississippi River from France, costed about $15 million or 3 cents an acre. -
War of 1812
Congress declares war on Britain. -
Missouri Compromise
Congress approves the "Missouri Compromise," designed to keep a balance between free and slave states. -
Inauguration
Andrew Jackson is inaugurated as the Seventh U,S, President. -
Dred Scott
Supreme Court hands down the Dredd Scott decision, ruling that slaves are property and have no more rights than other property. -
Elected!
Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th U.S. president. -
Murdered!
Abraham Lincoln is shot while attending a play in Washington, D.C. He died the next day.