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Northwest Ordinance
On this day, Congress approved the Northwest Ordinance, creating new laws and restrictions for Northwestern Territory. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson completed the Louisiana Purchase on this day. The U.S. was said to be doubled in size after the purchase of land. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise had been confirmed on this day, making Missouri a slave state and Maine a free state. -
Texas Annexation
On this day, Texas became the 28th state in the Union. -
The Mexican-American War
On this day, America declared war on Mexico, -
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
In Mexico City, America and Mexico signed a treaty ending the war. -
California joined the Union
On this day, California joined the nation as a free state. -
Bleeding Kansas
A war in Kansas over slavery that lasted several years began in 1854 -
Battle of Little Bighorn
A battle between the white settlers and Native American tribes began on this day, after companies and settlers rushed to mine in the tribes' area. -
The Populist Party
During this year, the Populist Party submitted a candidate for their party for the presidential election. After he lost the election, the Populist Party joined the Democrats.
