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Declaration of Independence
Today, the declaration was writtern, signed, and approved. Thomas Jefferson and many others joined together to create the Declaration of Independence. This declaration was for America to escape from Britain's rule and become its own nation. (society)
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From The American Revolution to The Civil War
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The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga marks the first major victory for America in the Revolutionary War. America was led by General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold. (politics) -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed my America and Greay Britain. This marked the end of the American revolution. The treaty established boundaries and rights. (society) -
John Adams
John Adams was elected to be the second president of America. Thomas Jefferson served as vice president. (politics)
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Louisiana Purchase
America bought the Louisiana Purchase land from Napoleon Bonaparte. They paid France $15 million; the land more than doubled the size of the United States. (expansion) -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to travel west. They were in search of a water way to the Pacific Ocean. On the way, they took note of animals, plants, weather, etc. that they came across. (expansion) -
War of 1812
This war was between Britain and America. The major causes were British impressments and the British giving the Native Americans weapons to fight the US. (politics) -
Trail of Tears
Andrew Jackson ordered Cherokee indians to move west for America to expand its land. It was an 800 mile walk and more than a quarter of the indians died. (society) -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty ended the war between Mexico and America. The United States also slowly gained California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Wyoming. (expansion)
