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Numerous Native American War
Anglo-Powhatan War 1609-1613; 1644-1664
Tuscarora War 1711-1715
Dummer's War 1721-1725
Tecumseh's War 1811
Seminole War 1814-1819; 1835-1842
Winnebago War 1827
Black Hawk War 1832
Sioux Wars 1854-1890
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Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress of the colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence to officially cut ties with Great Britain. -
Creation of the United States Constitution
After several years of independence from Great Britain the now liberated colonies finally created a set of founding principles known as the Constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Began in 1791 due to increased taxes on whiskey, farmers began an armed rebellion in protest. They highlighted the young nations need for a standard army. -
11th Amendment
Although the Bill of Rights are technically the first ten amendments to the constitution, the eleventh was the first singular amendment added to the constitution and began a process that continued up until the present. -
Louisiana Purchase
Major addition to the United States total territory and removed French influence in much of the region. -
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War of 1812
The United States' neutrality put them in open conflict with several European Powers; however, stiff defense from the United States led to them being considered a significant political power. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
Created a clear boundary between the Spanish territory and the United States. -
Monroe Doctrine
United States declares that European Empires can not interfere with American colonies and further pursue colonial endeavors. -
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Mexican-American War
After the annexation of Texas into the United States, Mexico and the U.S. has disputes over boundaries lines between Texas and Mexico. After some heavy handedness by the serving president, the United States gained Texas and the California Territory along with increasing tension between slave and free States.