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Louisiana Purchase
The US and France made a land deal in 1803 that gave the US several square miles of the Mississippi river for $1.5 million. -
Matches were invented
In 1805, Jean Chancel invented the first modern match. His invention is used in homes everyday and has benefited our world in a great way. -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was yet again between the United States and Great Britain over maritime rights violations. The war was also a result of economic issues with the British and French. The war ultimately ended with the treaty of Ghent. -
Battle of Waterloo
This battle marked the end of the Napoleonic wars by the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Duke of Wellington won the battle and Napoleon abdicated the throne. -
Morse Code
Samuel Morse invented Morse code in 1836 to send messages over long distances. -
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected the United States 16th president in 1861. -
American Civil War
This was is also known as the War Between the States. The states fought over slavery and other rights but in the end the union won the war. -
Telephone was invented
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.