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The Lousiana Purchase
The Louisiana territory was purchased from France by Thomas Jefferson for $15 million. It is regarded as the largest purchase of land in American History at 827,000 square miles. -
Lewis and Clark
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were tasked with exploring the territory west of the Missouri River. Their expedition resulted in the creation of the Oregon trail and the eventual claim of the Oregon Territory for the Unites States. -
The War of 1812
American interests as a neutral traders between Britain and her European enemies along with bitterness from the American Revolution sparked tensions and escalated to war in 1812. It ended in 1815. -
The First Telegraph
The first telegraph was sent by Samuel Morse who also helped develop Morse Code. The Telegraph made it possible to communicate at long distances. -
Manifest Destiny
John O'Sullivan declares that it is America's divine right to expand and rescue the world with its system of democracy. -
Compromise of 1850
Led to a deal between northern and southern states where it required northern states to participate in the capture and return of escaped slaves from southern states. -
Civil War Begins
War between the Union and 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union, primarily over the issue of slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Under President Lincoln, all enslaved people held in Southern states were now free individuals
