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Declaration of Independence
Politics: The Declaration of Independence granted America its own freedom and independence from England. The Declaration was signed to declare freedom from the mother country. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/wu01/vc/visitor_info/pa_history/iii.htm -
Shay's Rebellion
Society: Shay led a rebellion of soldiers that protested government taxes. This rebellion helped point out flaws in the articles of confederation
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Slavery Debates at Constitutional Convention
Slavery was debated by many in the Constitutional convention of 1787. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/convention/ -
3/5ths compromise
This law stated that all slaves are only worth 3/5 of a person when it comes to representation.
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Constitution of 1776
Politics: America's first constitution after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It set rules and boundaries for the United States. http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=8642&PageID=608722&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/cop_environment/phmc/communities/extranet/history/ourdocumentaryheritage/1776___1865/pa_constitution.html -
Constitution of 1790
Politics: New constitution that set up new rules. Revision of the first constitution.
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Split of Government into two separate factions
In 1796, two political parties with varying viewpoints were formed. The democratic-republicans and the federalists. http://www.ushistory.org/us/23a.asp -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Innovation: The Alien and Sedition acts are passed and are revolutionary due to their corrupt ideology.
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Election of 1800
Innovation: Jefferson defeated Adams in the presidential race. This was revolutionary due to the clean switch of power between political factions. http://www.ushistory.org/us/20a.asp -
Louisiana Purchase
Expansion: America bought the Lousiana territory from Napoleon for 15 million dollars. http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/louisiana-purchase -
Era of Good Feelings
Social: Political parties were in agreement after the War of 1812. People were getting along and the government was soley democratic-republican. http://www.ushistory.org/us/23a.asp -
U.S. Boundary Settlements
Expansion: Adams reached a compromise with Britain that allowed the U.S. to occupy the Oregon territory for a long span of time. America gained Florida through negotiation and annexed texas.http://history.state.gov/milestones/1830-1860/OregonTerritory -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise admitted Missouri into the United States as a slave state. In order to fix the balance of slave and free states, the government made Maine a free state as well. http://www.history.com/topics/missouri-compromise -
Trail of Tears
Innovation: In 1838-1839 Jackson forced the Native Americans to relocate to places the Americans desired. Jackson bent his own power to enforce his own opinions.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Expansion: A treaty between the U.S. and Mexican governments was signed known as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The Rio Grande river became the border between Texas and Mexico and granted the New Mexico and California Territories to the U.S. http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/guadalupe-hidalgo/
