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Signing of The Declaration of Independence
The Thirteen Colonies signed a legal document freeing themselves from Great Britain. They can now govern themselves. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown culminated in October 1781, leading to the surrender of British General Cornwallis. This decisive victory effectively ended major military operations in the Revolutionary War, paving the way for American independence. -
Treaty of Paris
Britain had signed this in order to accept the lost of its colonies. Colonist were happy -
George Washington
George Washington had become president. He held house for 4 years -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana territory was bought by Thomas Jefferson. This help with manifest destiny to help expand from sea to shining sea. -
Abolition of the Atlantic slave trade
This made it to where slaves could not be brought of to the states in the Atlantic Ocean. Britain Stopped it -
Capital Burned dur the War of 1812
The British came over and started burning Washington -
Mexican War
This war was a fight for the Mexican territory. The US had acquired it. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a slave and had papers that LEGALLY allowed him to be free. The Supreme court denied his case. -
The Election of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States, running on a platform opposing the expansion of slavery. His election prompted several Southern states to secede from the Union, setting the stage for the Civil War.