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Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US when Thomas Jefferson bought it from Napolean. -
The War of 1812 Began
On this day President Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain. -
The Mexcan American War began
On this day both Mexico and America sent troops to Texas to try and claim land and the war had begun. -
California Gold Rush began
This is the day when the Gold Rush began because James Marshall discovered a few flecks of gold at Sutter's Mill in California. -
Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo signed
On this day the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo was signed ending the war in America's favor.
