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Series of laws balancing free slave state issues.
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When Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas (San Salvador) and discovered the American continent as a European, that was reconzied
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First permanent English colony in North America.
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War between Britain and France, aswell as Native allies for North American Territory.
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When American colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dropped 342 chests of tea into the harbor in protest.
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The first battle of the American Revolution.
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When the Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Britain.
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The British surrendered. The last major battle of the Revolution.
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Delegates draft the U.S. Constitution.
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Eli Whitney’s machine revolutionized cotton production.
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Laws restricting immigration and speech during Adams’ presidency. (ended after his term)
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U.S. buys French territory, doubling its size.
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War with Britain over trade and maritime rights.
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Balanced admission of slave free states before being repealed in 1854
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Marked rise of Jacksonian democracy.
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Forced relocation of Native Americans; thousands died
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Severe economic depression. (Ended around the 1840s)
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Samuel Morse’s device enabled long-distance communication.
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U.S. gains Southwest territories.
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The Confederate attack began the Civil War.
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Lincoln frees enslaved people in Confederate states.
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General Lee surrenders to Grant, ending Civil War.
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First U.S. president assassinated. (1865)
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Abolished slavery.
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Voting rights regardless of race.
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First presidential impeachment, failed removal.
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Citizenship equal protection guaranteed.
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First practical voice communication device.
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First successful long-lasting light bulb.
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Rockefeller’s oil monopoly dominates the U.S. industry.
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Violent labor strike at Carnegie Steel.
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National railroad strike crushed by federal troops.
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U.S. defeats Spain, gains overseas territories
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Roosevelt leads Progressive reforms and conservation.
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The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight.