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America pays France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory. The U.S. doubles because of the Louisiana Purchase.
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Lewis and Clark set out from St. Loius to explore the west/find a way to the Pacific Ocean.
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The British interfered with American maritime trading. America declares war on the British because of interference. War ended in 1815.
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Maine is split from Massachusetts and made a free state. Missouri is admitted as a slave state. Slaves not allowed in lands north of the 3630' line.
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The Articles of Confederation becomes the first U.S. constitution.
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Erie Canal is opened for transportation.
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The Constitution is ratified by 9 states and is put into effect.
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George Washington becomes the first president of America.
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Eli Whitney created and introduced the cotton gin that benefited the cotton market greatly, as it was more efficient in cleaning short cotton.
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American declared war on Mexico in order to gain more land.
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Gold is discovered at Sutter's Mill and is followed by the gold rush.
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Important women's rights convention held in New York.
