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U.S. Constitution Writen
This replaced the Articles of Confederation and became the law of the United States. It was written in Philadelphia -
Lousiana Purchase
Bough from France, this land doubled the size of the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson made the deal. -
War of 1812
AKA The Second War for independence. U.S. defeated the British. Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero by saing the city of New Orlans. -
Trail of Tears
White settlers in Georgia wanted Cherokee lands. President Jackson sided with the whies & orderd the removal of the Cherokee to Oaklahoma. Many died. -
Mexican War
A sequal to the Texas Revolution, this war featured a 4 month conflict over Mexico's northern territory. The U.S. got 1/4th its total current territory -
Civil War Begins
When Abraham Lincon won the election of 1860, South Carolina led many other southern staes in seceeding from the Union. Lincon declaared war to bring them back