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Treaty of Paris
War of Independence (1775-1783) ends and U.S. acquires the first 13 colonies. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for nearly 68 million francs. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The start of the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States. -
Steamboats
Created by Robert Fulton in 1807, the steamboat was an invention that opened the industrial revolution. -
War of 1812
A conflict fought mainly between the U.S. and the U.K. -
Florida Treaty
The Adams–Onís Treaty or the Florida Treaty gave the U.S. Florida and defined the boundary between New Spain and the U.S. -
Trail of Tears
A series of forced relocations of Native Americans from their homes in the southeastern areas to western areas. -
Telegraph
A new technology which could spread and receive messages faster than horseback. This was important because it allowed faster communication. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Convention or Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan's national seclusion by opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American ships. -
First Transcontinental Railroad
The First Transcontinental Railroad was completed and was 1,912 miles long.
