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Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, declaring America's independence from Britain. -
Constitution of the United States
The Constitution created America's national government and set the basic laws, it also assured some basic rights for America's citizens. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase acquired the Unites States 828,000 square miles of land -
Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves
Federal law passed in the U.S. that forbade new slaves being imported into America. -
Monroe Doctrine
Doctrine that stated if Europe made anymore efforts to take control of any one independent state in North or South America, it would be seen as "the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." -
California Gold Rush
Thousands of people came to California in hopes that they would find gold and become wealthy. -
Homestead Act
Several U.S. federal laws that gave someone ownership of land, usually called a "homestead," for very cheap in order to further the settlement of western territories.
