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Thomas Jefferson Becomes President
After President John Adams' (sixty-five electoral votes) less than popular presidency, he lost to Jefferson (seventy-three electoral votes). Jefferson actually tied with another Republican, Aaron Burr, who he beat through the House of Representatives' votes. -
The Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15million. The Louisiana Territory consisted of approximately 827,000 square miles west of the Mississippi River. -
Embargo Act Outrage
Thomas Jefferson created the Embargo Act after the British attacked the USS Chesapeake. Americans called for war, but Jefferson wanted to maintain peace and Congress agreed. The Embargo Act closed American ports to foreign trade, which ultimately hurt the American economy. -
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The Transportation Revolution
The Transportation Revolution opened the lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Transportation Revolution included the building of commercial steamboat services, canal building, and the building of rail roads. -
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The War of 1812
The War of 1812 started over America's desire to remain a neutral trading nation during the Anglo-French Wars. It was also tied to the American Revolution and Britain's lack of interest to accommodate the Americans. The was ended after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. -
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Explosion of Agricultural Patents
Many patents for agricultural technology were created between these years. Some famous patents being Cyrus McCormick's horse-drawn mechanical reaper and John Deer's steel-bladed plow. -
The End of the Federalists
The Republican Party began to dominate the political ring. The policies that the Federalist Party held were becoming irrelevant fast. Starting in 1824, a Federalist would never be in Congress again. Rufus King was the last federalist to run for president in 1816. -
The Communications Revolution
The Communications Revolution followed the Transportation Communication. The Communications Revolution was made possible through Samuel Morse's forty-mile telegraph line. It stretched from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore. -
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Abraham Lincoln Presidency
Abraham Lincoln made the Emancipation Proclamation and was the president during the Civil War. -
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The Civil War
The Civil War begun when Confederate Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard fired on Fort Sumter. The Civil War was primarily fought over Confederate states wanting to be independent so they would be able to practice slavery without fear of government interference. The surrender of Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House ended major Confederate military operations.
