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Louisiana Purchase Treaty Signed
The Louisiana Territory was a large western region of North America, consisting of 828,000 square miles, that was sold by France (Napoleon) to the U.S. for 15 million dollars, which was about 4 cents per acre. -
The Start of the War of 1812
This is the start of war lasted from 1812 to the end of 1814. This is important, because it brought back free trade in the U.S. and ended impressment. These were some of the goals the U.S. had. -
Indian Removal Act
This act allowed Indians to live only where congress approved of. This allowed the U.S. settlers to use their land. Because of this act, the Trail of Tears followed soon after it was enacted. This terrible event was the forced relocation of the Cherokee from Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838 during which thousands died from starvation and exposure. -
Morse Code
This was invented by Samuel Morse and was an efficient way of communication during wars. -
Texas is Admitted as a State
The Confederate states gave away Texas as the 28th state of the Union. -
Woman's Rights Convention
This was the first time women held a convention to fight for their rights. This is important, because it is the start of the long battle women fought to get where they are today with civil rights. -
The Civil War Begins
The Civil War was the war fought between the Union (North) and the Confederates (South) in the U.S. This war resulted in the U.S. being brought back together as one nation. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln gave slaves freedom. -
Former Slaves are Allowed Citizenship in the U.S.
The 14th amendment was ratified and gave all people born in the U.S. the right to be a citizen. This is important, because it is a big step for former slaves to get protection from civil rights.
