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European Migration Origins
European Migration begins in North America. -
England's Reign over America
England controls the land along much of the Atlantic Coast. -
British Taxation
The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes and limiting their freedom. -
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The American Revolution
The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain. -
The United States Constitution
The United States leaders drafted the Constitution. -
Industrial Revolution
Industrialization transforms the United States and Canada. -
United States and Canada expansion
The United States and Canada expand into western North America. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The United States agrees to The Louisiana Purchase. -
Texas becomes an independent republic.
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic. -
The Independent Republic of Texas
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic. -
Texas joins the United States
Texas joins the United States. -
California Gold Rush
Gold and Silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area. -
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American Civil War
Because of disputes over slavery, economics and politics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil War. -
Canada's Independence
Canada gained full independence. -
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald creates 4 Canadian colonies
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies- Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick -
Alaska becomes part of the United States.
The United States purchases Alaska from Russia.
