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Declaration of Independence
Addressed principles of equality, natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -
Articles of Confederation
First new government after the revolution. -
Marbury v. Madison
Set a precedent of judicial review as an important part of checks and balances. Established the importance of the judicial branch of government. -
Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the entire Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million using the elastic clause. -
Monroe Doctrine
President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine stating that the United States would not allow anymore colonization in North and South America. -
Secession of the Confederate States
South Carolina was the first of the confederate states to secede from the Union. The cause of secession was Abraham Lincoln's election as president. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
This battle was the first of the Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves in the Confederate States. This document did not immediately free any slaves. -
Pullman Strike
The Pullman Strike was a nationwide railroad strike that was a turning point in US labor laws. -
19th Amendment is passed
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote.