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Creation of the Cotton Gin
The cotton gin, newly invented by Eli Whitney, would make harvesting cotton more efficient which would introduce mass production. -
Election of 1800
This election was, for the first time, a tie, in which was taken to the House of Representatives where Thomas Jefferson won over Aaron Burr. As well, there was a new amendment (12th) because of this. -
Embargo Act
This act, issued by president Thomas Jefferson, stated that the US would not trade with any foreign countries. It was disliked by many people. -
The War of 1812
This was a war between the US and the British/Native Americans, which started with the incident of impressment in the Chesapeake Bay. -
Samuel Slater's Textile Mill
Samuel Slater, known as “The Father of the Industrial Revolution”, invented the textile mill which revolutionized how we make finished products, such as clothing. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
This court case between the state of Maryland and James McCulloch established that the state government cannot tax the federal government. -
Adams-Onis Treaty
The Adams-Onis Treaty was between the US and Spain, in which Spain would surrender Florida to the US, it becoming a new state. -
Missouri Compromise
This compromise, between the slave and the free states of the US, would create two new states (Missouring being a slave state and Maine being a free state) and would also create a "border" where slavery couldn't cross. -
Monroe Doctrine
A statement issued by president James Monroe, that opposed European involvement in the Americas, specifically the US. -
Six Shooter Revolver
Samuel Colt invented a six-shooter revolver that provided better protection since it had six bullets (instead of one) and helped win the Mexican War.
