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Period: to
1800- 1830
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Thomas Jefferson Elected President
The runner up and Vice President was Aaron Burr -
United States buys the Lousiana Territory from France
The U.S. bought the territory for $15 million -
Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins
They were sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase. They were helped by Sacajawea. -
James Madison elected President
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War of 1812 Begins
Congress declared war on Great Britain (England). -
Treaty of Ghent ends war of 1812
The war weakened the powers of Great Britain. The U.S. won new respect from around the world. -
James Monroe elected President
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Spain gives Florida to the United States
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Monroe Doctrine Issued
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More than 2 million enslaved people in the United States