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Emerging Nation 1776-1861
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Northern Emancipation of Slaves in US
Starting from 1777, northern states were passing laws to abolish slavery. By 1810, three-fourths of all black people in the North were free. By 1840, nearly all black people were free. This marked the first time where blacks were stood up for and freed. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was ratified in 1783 and established America as an independant nation. The treaty expanded the orginial 13 colonies further west, beginning the expansion of American colonies. -
George Washington becomes first US President
George Washington becomes the first President in American History and first to be unanimously elected by the electoral college. This marks the beginning of a new nation for America. Political -
Election of 1796
This election included John Adams of the Federalist Party and Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republicans. John Adams won the election and became the 2nd President of America and first to be elected as one. This marks the first time an election being held for presidency. Political -
Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison was a court case where Marbury sues Madison for not delivering judgeship. Chief Justice Marshall declares the judgeship law unconstitutional. This case creates Judicial Review and empowers the Supreme Court. Political -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of France's territory in America which included 15 states. US payed a total of $15 million to France for the territory. The purchase allowed the American colonies to expand further and further profit from the land acquisition. -
Slaves during War of 1812
Many slaves during the War of 1812 escaped to Great Britain with their families to be free. America demanded that all slaves that escaped be retured to the US. Britain paid $1.2 million to reimburse the slave owners whos slaves escaped. -
Texas Annexation
In 1845, Texas was admitted to the Union as the 28th state. The annexation brought up border disputes between America and Mexico. -
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott was a slave who was taken to a free state by his owner. Dred felt he should be free because he was in a anti-slavery state under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The court decision turned down Dred but the court case brough slavery to attention in America. This was also the second court case to rule a law unconstitutional.
