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Period: to
1800's
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Lewis and Clark Began their Journey West.
Thomas Jefferson requested Lewis and Clark to map and discover new land across North America. -
Slave Trade Ended in the U.S.
Congress prohibited African slave trade in the United States. The Congress cut ties with international slave dealers. -
The War of 1812 Ended
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by Americans and the British, ending the War of 1812. -
Construction Began on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
This train was built so it could be able to transport goods across the states. -
The Indian Removal Act was Passed.
President Andrew Jackson was able to negotiate relocation with the Indian tribes. -
The Black Hawk War Took Place.
A Sauk warrior nicknamed Black Hawk decides to fight the United States because he thought Americans were going too far into Indian territory. -
The Texas Revolution Began.
American colonists rebelled against the Mexican government in Texas. -
The Aroostook War Took Place.
A fight regarding the boundaries of the Americans and the British-Canadians. -
The Nashville Convention is Held to Discuss Matters about the Missouri Compromise Line.
Delegates from slave states met to discuss what could happen to slaves if slavery was banned. -
The Slave Trade was Abolished in Washington D.C.
The District of Columbia decided to get rid of the slave trade.