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1800- Washington DC Becomes the Nation's Capital
Washington D.C., the U.S. Capital named for George Washington. -
1803 - The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase, which included the Mississippi River and New Orleans, would become known as the Louisiana Territory. -
1811 - Battle of Tippecanoe
At the Battle of Tippecanoe, Shawnee leader Tecumseh was defeated by General William Henry Harrison. -
1814 - Washington DC is Captured and Burned by the British
The War of 1812 Fort Miggs was defended by General Harrison and the White House was burned. -
1814 - Star Spangled Banner is Written
In the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key wrote the Spangled banner during the siege of Fort McHenry. -
1815 - Battle of New Orleans
In the War of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans was won by Andrew Jackson after the Ghent Treaty had ended the war. -
1846 - United States Declares War on Mexico
The Mexican American War, begun by President John K. Polk, was fought to bring Texas into the union and to promote slavery and Manifest Destiny. -
1848 - Gold is Discovered at Sumter's Mill
California Gold Rush would lead tens of thousands of 49ers, to look for gold near San Francisco. -
1863 - Lincoln Signs Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery during the Civil War, was written by Abe Lincoln, to rally the support of abolitionists. -
1863 - Lincoln Delivers His Gettysburg Address
During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln gave his immortal Gettysburg Address. -
1865-Abraham Lincoln is Assassinate
Abraham Lincoln wanted to let the south back into Union easily, but the Abraham Lincoln assassination by John Wilkes Booth would lead to a harsh Reconstruction. -
1865 - Lee Surrenders at Appomattox
Appomattox, ending the civil war, brought together Confederate General Robert E. Lee, and Union General U.S. Grant. -
1872 - Susan B. Anthony is Arrested for Voting
Susan B. Anthony, a leader of women's rights and civil rights, was helped by long time friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton.