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Bill of Rights
The Bill of rights is created. It is the fisrt ten amendment of the US constitution. It is written for the people to protect their rights. -
Louisiana Purchase
America puhases Louisina territory from France. It is very cheap for the vast amount of land. The land is a total of 828,000 square miles for 15 million. -
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Louis and Clarck Expidition
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Florida Becomes a State
Florida becomes the 37th state to the US. It was originally discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon. Florida was originally named "Pasuca Florida" meaning "Feast of Flowers " -
Indian Removal Act
Indians forced to leave their land. This law is made by Andrew Jackson. He thought it was good for them to be isloated and removed from the common people. -
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Trail of Tears
After being forced to leave their land they walk thousands of mile to the new land. -
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Mexican and American War
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Transcontiental Railroad
After the long wait the railroad is complete. The workers that made the railways were immigrants from Asia and were very poorly paid. There was much contraversy while in the proccess of building the railway.
