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Declaration of Independence
In 1776, The founding fathers wrote and signed a document called the Declaration of Independence which separated the 13 American colonies at the time from Great Britain. -
The Constitution
The Constitution, written and established in 1787, affirmed the government's involvement exists solely to serve its citizens. -
Federalist Party
The Federalist Party in 1790 was the very first established political party in the United states. The Federalist Party believed in conservatism and nationalism and wanted a strong centralized government to lead our nation. -
Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democratic Dominance
In 1799, The Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democratic Dominance showcased two political eras differing on industrialization, federalism, and Democratic expansion. The Jeffersonian politicians favored Democratic expansion and feared the consequences of industrialization while Jacksonian politicians thought the opposite and favored suffrage expansion instead. Both political agendas aligned with federalism. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is a land purchased by Thomas Jefferson from France which doubled the size of the country and created the more expansion of the United States. -
Trans-Atlantic slave trade abolition
In 1808, The United states ratified the ownership of slaves importation as enslaved labor was no longer crucial for northern economy. -
Railroad usage
In 1827, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad opened for commercial transportation. This changed the history of transportation forever and kick-started the railroad industry. -
Trade Union Collapse of 1837
The Trade Union Collapse of 1837, also known as the Panic of 1837, was a financial crisis for the United States and led to depression in the United States. -
Women's rights campaign in Seneca Falls
Elizabeth Cady Stanton started a campaign for Women's rights and held a convention in Seneca Falls. By expressing their voices through newspapers, lectures, and the Declaration of Sentiments, written by Stanton, Women paved the way for their rights and influenced new societal norms. -
Pony Express
The Pony express is an American mail service that utilized horse riders between Missouri and California.