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Louisiana Purchase
The United States pays France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory, which extends west from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains -
War of 1812
The U.S. declares war on Britain over maritime trade and westward expansion issues. -
Missouri Compromise
Decision dictating which of the new states would be free and slave states. -
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Andrew Jackson Presidency
His presidency gave rise to the party of the Jacksonian Democrats. -
Indian Removal Act
President Jackson authorized the removal of Indians in multiple parts of America. -
Texas Declares Independence
Texas Declares Independence from Mexico -
Mexican War
U.S. Declares War on Mexico over California and other territories. -
California Gold Rush
Discovery of gold cause many to move West -
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Abraham Lincoln Presidency
Elected for two terms, assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865 -
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Civil War
The Union and the Confederacy fought over the decision of slavery in new and currently formed states. -
Emansipation Proclaimation
President Lincoln delivered this speech which set all slaves in the Confederate States free and allowed African Americans to serve in the Union Army. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Fought from July 1-3, this was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address after this battle. -
United States Centennial
It has been 100 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
