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Jefferson Elected
Thomas Jefferson is elected third president of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
In a $15 million deal, Jefferson buys the Louisiana territory from France. -
Lewis and Clark's Expedition
Lewis and Clark set off on their expedition on this date. -
Monroe Elected
James Monroe is elected president. He is re-elected the following election. -
Missouri Compromise
Missouri is pronounced as a slave state and the Louisiana territory is pronounced free. This maintained the shaky balance and lessened the growing tensions between abolitionists and slave owners. -
Andrew Jackson Elected
Jackson is elected as the next president. He serves two terms. -
Trail of Tears Began
The Trail of Tears forced thousands of natives to relocate. This was a result of Jackson's Indian Removal Act. -
Bleeding Kansas
Kansas is admitted to the Union. As a result of this, there were arguments about whether it should be a slave or free state. The argument is resolved through a violent battle. -
Dred-Scott Decision
Supreme Court ruled against slave in a case, saying he wasn't a citizen. -
Harper's Ferry
John Brown gave weapons to slaves. He was arrested as a result of these actions. -
Lincoln is Elected
Abraham Lincoln is elected president. -
South Carolina Secedes
South carolina is the first state to secede. Many more follow after. -
The Civil War Begins
The Civil War officially begins on this date. It occured due to the secession of several states. -
First battle of Bull Run
This was the first battle of the Civil War. It was a Confederate victory. -
Battle of Antietam
This was a Union victory. It was considered the bloodiest day in American history. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln issued the Proclamation. It freed all slaves. -
Battle of Gettsyburg
This was a major victory for the Union. It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, and led to the Union's eventual victory. -
Civil War Ends
The Civil War ended on this date. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.