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Thomas Jefferson Becomes the 3rd U.S. President
Thomas Jefferson is elected after a tie-breaking vote. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson purchases a massive amount of land. -
James Madison: 4th U.S President
Madison is recommended by Jefferson and becomes the next president. -
Alaxander Hamilton Dies
Hamilton dies in a dual with Aaron Burr -
Treaty of Fort Wayne
This made Indiana tribes sell 3 million acres of land to the U.S -
Battle of Tippecanoe
A battle fought between American soldiers and Native American warriors along the banks of the Kethtippecannunk. -
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War of 1812
Britain and America face off in their second war. America emerges victorious -
James Monroe: 5th U.S President
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Missouri Compromise
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Main Joins the U.S
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John Adams: 6th U.S President
After a tie between three candidates, Adams manipulates the House to win. -
Andrew Jackson: 7th U.S. President
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Senate Censors Jackson
Jackson is censured by the Senate for executive tyranny -
Martin Buren: 8th U.S. President
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William Harrison: 9th U.S. President
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Harrison Dies of Pneunomia
Harrison dies tragically after becoming the president. John Tyler takes his place as the "accidental president" -
John Tyler: 10th U.S. President
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Abraham Linlcoln: 11th U.S. President
To the great displeasure of the south, Lincoln becomes president. -
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American Civil War
South vs North. Brother vs Sister. Father vs Son. The civil war was the culmination of decades of fighting for the right to keep slaves or abolish slavery. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
This was the battle that began the Civil War -
Battle of Bull Run
Southern General Thomas Jackson wins the battle with a surprising victory against federal troops -
Battle of Shiloh
62,000 Union forces engaged with 45,000 Confederates over two days leading to 23,000 combined casualties, the Union Army emerged victorious. -
Battle of Antietam
The Union wins after a hard-fought battle -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was the turning point of the Civil War. -
Battle of Vicksburg
Another battle considered a turning point in the war. The siege lasted 6 weeks long. -
Battle of Atlanta
The battle lead to a Union victory who had far less casualties than the other side -
Battle of Appomattox Station and Court House
The Battle of Appomattox Station and Court House was the last major battle of the American Civil War. Robert E Lee’ surrender was followed by a series of surrenders by Confederate generals leading to the end of the war.