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Independence
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence where they gained freedom from Great Britain. -
Ratification of Constitution
The Constitutional convention acceppted the documents. -
LA Purchase
The U.S bought the Lousiana teritory from France. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was made a bill by Congress on March 5, 1820, and ratified by President James Monroe on March 6. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat was a slave that led a rebellion in Southhampton, Virginia to revolt against slaveowners, killing many along the way. -
Texa's Independence
Texas gained their independence from Mexico. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
-A treaty signed in Guadelupe Hidalgo, Mexico to end the war against Mecixo.
-The U.S bought more than half of Mexico's teritory (Around $15 million). -
Compromise of 1850
Series of 5 bills made in the U.S:
-California to be knwonw as a free state.
-Slave trade was abolished in D.C.
-Fugative Slave Act was passed, made to be more stronger.
-To divide Mexican cession in 2: New Mexico and Utah.
-To settle boarder dispute between Texas and New Mexico. -
Dred Scott's Decision
-Was Aformer slave but slaver owner died.
-Moved to a free state.
-Sent back to become a slave once again.
-Went to court.
-Stated that once a slave, always a slave.
-Outraged many Nortnern people. -
South Carolina Secession
-South Carolina became the 1st Southern satte to seceed and form a Confederacy. -
Antietam Battle
-A batte part of the American Civil War.
-Union won. -
Emancipation Proclamation
-Was an executive order by Pres. Lincoln as a war issue/measure regarding the Civil War. -
Vicksburg,
-Part of the American Civil War wher a battle took place.
_Union won.
-May 18-July 4 -
Gettysburg, PA Battle
-July 1-3 on 1863.
-Battle between the Union and the Confederates, Union winning. -
Andrew Johnson
-Took office as presidnet after Lincoln's assasination.
-Conflicted with adical republicans for turning down their bills.
-Was impeached, but saved by one vote. -
Freedmen's Bureau
An agency that helped freedmen get a job, land, fair treatment, education...etc.
1865-1872 -
Black Codes
Laws passed by Southern states, restricting African American's rights/freedoms after the Civil War.
From 1865-1866 -
Progressive Era Starts
A period of social activism and political reform in the U.S. -
USS Maine
-Sunk by a mysterious explosion on Havana Harbor, Cuba.
-One cause that led up to the war on Spain. -
Spanish American War
Declared war on Spain -
19th Amendment
Womans right to vote. -
Progressive Era Ends
Ending, with several industrial growth.
(Near the Great Depression and stock crash)
