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Battle of Lexington
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Decleration of Independence
The thirteen colonies finally declare their independence and break off from Britain. With this the revolution will begin and the fight for freedom is on. "Declaring Independence (Overview)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 Feb. 2014. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, goes into effect with the ratification by Virginia.
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New President
President George Washington and Vice President John Adams are reelected."An Expanding Nation, 1790-1850." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 Feb. 2014. -
Election of 1796
John Adams vs Thomas Jefferson
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Alien and Sedition Acts
A portion of the Sedition Act of 1798, printed in an 18th-century edition of The Laws of the United States of America, by Richard Folwell.
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Judiciary Act
In one of his final acts as president, on February 27, John Adams and the Federalist Congress pass the Judiciary Act (1801) to allow the appointment of a number of Federalist judges before Thomas Jefferson takes office. Adams makes several judicial appointments on March 3.
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Iro mask, and collar on slave
Iron mask, collar, leg shackles, and spurs used to restrict slaves. Illustrated in The Penitential Tyrant by Thomas Branagan, 1807."Iron mask and collar on slave." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 23 Dec. 2013. -
Embargo of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 eliminated U.S. trade with other nations, intending to force England and France to respect the neutral trading rights of the United States. The act was repealed in 1809, as it had failed to impact the actions of England or France and had instead caused a disruption of the U.S. economy and the revitalization of Federalist protest."political cartoon lampoons the Embargo Act of 1807." Image. Lossing, Benson J., The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812, 1868. World at War: -
Columbian Centinel : Era of Good Feeling
The "Era of Good Feeling", a phrase first used in the Boston Columbian Centinel newspaper on July 12, 1817 following the good-will visit to Boston of the new President James Monroe, is generally applied to describe the national mood of the United States from about 1815 to 1825. The period after the conclusion of the War of 1812 was marked by a lower level of concern over potential foreign intervention on the American continent.
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Slavery Abolition Act (Anti-Slavery Convention)
The American Anti-Slavery Convention, held in Philadelphia in December 1833, resulted in the founding of the American Anti-Slavery Society, which was dedicated to the immediate emancipation of slaves through "moral and political action." "American Anti-Slavery Convention." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 Feb. 2014. -
Telegraph
The telegraph used electricity to send signals over wires. Inventor Samuel Morse and his associates first conducted a demonstration of his electric telegraph system in 1838. Morse developed a language of dots, dashes, and spaces (known as Morse code) so that these signals could be translated into letters and words.
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Children Labor
Children now must have an education and can not work more than 10 hours every day in a factory if they are under 12. This decreases the child labor work force. "An Expanding Nation, 1790-1850." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 1 Nov. 2013. -
An Expanding Nation : Mexico
Polk sent General Zachary Taylor and 4,000 U.S. soldiers to the Rio Grande River and after a small group of Mexican troops crossed the river to engage the Americans, Congress followed Polk's wishes by declaring war on May 13, 1846.
"Expanding the Nation". James Polk. America's Story from America's Library, 2013. Web. 22 Dec. 2013. -
A peace treaty with Mexico
On February 2, 1848, after many battles, Mexico finally agreed to a peace treaty and $15 million from the United States in exchange for ownership of the contested land. This acquisition increased the size of the nation by 25 percent.
"Expanding the Nation". James Polk. America's Story from America's Library, 2013. Web. 22 Dec. 2013. -
Sewing Machine
The first practical sewing machine for household use is patented in Boston, Massachusetts on August 12 by Isaac Singer.
"A Growing Nation, 1850-1900." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 Feb. 2014. -
Railroad
The first railroad bridge over the Mississippi River opens on April 21 between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa.
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Strike by Female Shoemakers
Female shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts go on strike on February 22 to demand higher wages and recognition of their union, the Mechanics' Association. The February strike soon spreads to include 25 towns and 20,000 shoemakers. By April, New England shoe manufacturers agree to a 10% increase in wages for striking shoemakers.
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Election of 1860
The election of 1860 is generally recognized as a critical, or realigning, election. In addition to electing the nation's first Republican president, it helped to set in motion the events leading to the Civil War.
"election of 1860." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 22 Dec. 2013. -
Slave States and Free States
"Slave States and Free States, 1861." Map. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 2 Feb. 2014.
