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Treaty of Paris
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From 13 Colonies to World Super Power
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Jay's Treaty
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The Louisiana Purchase
- Date = 1803
- President = Thomas Jefferson
- Other Nations Involved = France
- Event Description = The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the United States of America of 828,000 square miles of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana. The U.S. paid $11,250,000 plus cancellation of debts worth $3,750,000, for a total sum of 15 million dollars. President Jefferson made the purchase from French Dictator Napoleon Bonaparte. Jefferson wanted this territory because......
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
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National Road
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Anglo-American Convention of 1818
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Adams-Onis Treaty
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Santa Fe Trail
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Indian Removal Act
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Black Hawk War
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Oregon Trail
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Annexation of Texas