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Declaration of Independence
A document that declares that the United States was leaving Great Britain and is becoming independent. This document established important rules and the main identity of the United States. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was important to end the revolutionary war. The treaty recognizes the United States as an independent nation. -
Constitution convention
A meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 that created the United States Constitution. The meeting was to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. -
Louisiana purchase
A deal made on land that was brought from France for only 15 million. This almost doubles the united States with 828,000 square miles. -
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The war of 1812
A war between Great Britain and the United states because they put impressment American sailors and restrictions on American trade. In the end there were no major territory changes. -
The Missouri Compromise
Law that temporarily settled a national debate over slavery in new states. This drew a line from east to west and divided the nation into half free and half for slavery. -
The Monroe Doctrine
The doctrine was a response to European ambitions in the Western Hemisphere and the United States' desire to protect its security and commercial interests. The United States promised not to interfere in European colonies in the Americas or in European political affairs. -
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Mexican-American War
A conflict between the United States and Mexico. Mexico gave up its claim to California and New Mexico in exchange for $15 million and the assumption of Mexican debts by the U.S. The U.S. gained control of what would become the states. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This was a peace treaty that ended the Mexican-American War. The treaty established the Rio Grande as the southern boundary between the two countries. -
The Compromise of 1850
5 laws passed to address the issue of slavery in new territories after the Mexican-American War because they were scared that they would have to much representation for one side. This was intended to ease tensions between the North and South