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Declaration Of Independence
The declaration announces the separation of American colonies from British rule. The colonies wanted to govern themselves because they felt they were being treated poorly. -
End Of Revolutionary War
Once the Treaty of Paris was signed, the Revolutionary War ended. This meant that the U.S. was its own country, finally able to have independence. -
Residence Act
This Act created a new capital for the U.S. This capital was Washington D.C. This helped settle arguments between northern and southern states. -
United States Presidential Election of 1800
The election was between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, resulting in Jefferson winning. This election showed that power could peacefully settle conflict between the different political parties. -
Spain returned Louisianna to France
A secret deal was created to send Louisiana territory back to France to strengthen their relationship. The U.S. found out and became worried that they might lose access to the Mississippi River along with New Orleans. -
End of The Napoleonic War
In 1815, The Napoleonic War ended once Napoleon was defeated. The Congress of Vienna tried to ensure that Europe stayed peaceful and kept under control. -
Missouri Compromise Becomes a Law
In 1820 The Missouri Compromise was passed as a law. This law allowed Missouri to join the U.S. as a slave state along with creating a boundary that did not allow slavery past the north of the territory. -
Indian Removal Act was Passed
This act allowed the United States government to force Native American tribes out of their land and move westward towards the Mississippi River. After this act was passed, many Natives died and had to relocate this was called the "Trail of Tears". -
Beginning Of California Gold Rush
In 1848, gold was found at Sutter's Mill, many people heard about this discovery and began to travel to California. This attraction brought in a large number of settlers and changed the population along with economic status. -
Pony Express Development
The Pony Express was a system that delivered mail quickly across the western part of the U.S. Mail was delivered by horse; this created an efficient way to communicate faster. Almost a year later, it was replaced with the telegraph.