Timeline

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  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    The Thirteen Colonies declare their independence from Britain on July 4, marking the birth of the United States.
  • End of the American Revolutionary War

    End of the American Revolutionary War

    The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the war and recognizing American independence.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    Delegates meet in Philadelphia to draft the U.S. Constitution, establishing the framework for the federal government.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    The U.S. acquires a vast territory from France, doubling the size of the nation and expanding westward.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    Conflict between the United States and Britain, often considered a second war for independence.
  • Missouri Compromise

    Missouri Compromise

    An agreement that allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free state, aiming to maintain the balance of power in Congress.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act

    Legislation signed by President Andrew Jackson facilitating the relocation of Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.
  • Annexation of Texas

    Annexation of Texas

    In 1845, Texas became part of the United States after being an independent country. This caused tension with Mexico and led to a war.
  • Compromise of 1850

    Compromise of 1850

    A series of laws aimed at resolving disputes between slave and free states, including the controversial Fugitive Slave Act.
  • Election of Abraham Lincoln

    Election of Abraham Lincoln

    Lincoln's election as the first Republican president prompts Southern states to begin secession, setting the stage for the Civil War.