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Oct 28, 1576
European Migration
European migration beings in North America -
England Controls the Coast
England controls the land along much of the Atlantic Coast -
Taxation Proclimation
The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting their freedom -
American Revolution
The colonies fought in a war for independence against Great Britain -
The Constitution
The United States leaders drafted the Constitution -
Industrial Revolution
Industrialization transform the United States and Canada. -
Manifest Destiny
The United States and Canada expand into western North America -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States agrees to the Louisiana Purchase -
Independence For Texas
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic. -
Texas Becomes A State
Texas joins the United States -
Gold Rush
Gold and silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area -
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Civil War
Because of disputes over slavery, economics and politics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil War -
Four New Canadian Colonies
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies-Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick -
A New State
The United States purchases Alaska -
Independence For Canada
Canada gained full independence