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Industrial Revolution begins in Britain
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Invention of the cotton gin
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Thomas Paine publishes "The Age of Reason"
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Mexico opens Texas to American Settlers
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American Election of 1824
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First railroad in the United States
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Indian Removal Act
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Jackson defeats Clay for presidency
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Trail of Tears
Starts in 1838. The Cherokee Indians get removed. -
Independent treasury established
Also, Harrison defeats Van Buren for presidency. -
Seneca Falls women's rights convention held
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Pony Express established
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Permanent transatlantic cable established