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Government moves to Washington D.C.
Federal government relocates operations to Washington D.C. Picture: https://wamu.org/story/17/05/08/no-washington-not-built-swamp-new-art-exhibit-busts-d-c-architectural-myths/ -
Louisiana Purchase
America purchases the Louisiana territory from France. Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Louisiana-Purchase -
War of 1812
War of 1812 would start between the British and the Americans. Picture: https://www.history.com/news/the-british-burn-washington-d-c-200-years-ago -
Texas joins the United States
Texas joins the United States as the 28th state. Picture: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-texas-joins-union -
Mexican-American War starts
After the admission of Texas to the United States, war breaks out between Mexico and the United States. Picture: https://www.britannica.com/event/Mexican-American-War -
Gold is found in California
James W. Marshall finds gold on his ranch in California. Picture: http://www.takepart.com/article/2015/03/26/mining-gold-sewage-and-sludge/ -
The Civil War starts
The Civil War starts after the Battle of Fort Sumter between the Confederacy and Union. Picture: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war/battles/fort-sumter -
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while Lincoln was watching a play. Picture: https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/abraham-lincoln-assassination -
America purchases Alaska
America purchased Alaska for $7.2 million from the Russians. Picture: https://unusualinteresting.com/alaska-purchase-the-united-states-acquired-alaska-from-russia-in-1867/ -
Custer is killed
George Armstrong Custer died in the Battle of Little BigHorn fighting a group of Native Americans. Picture: https://www.history.com/news/little-bighorn-battle-facts-causes
