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Lewis and Clark Expedition
This expedition was the first American Expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States.Capitain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark set out on a journey that was focused on expolring and mapping the new territory and establishing American presence in this area. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisianna Purchase is the acquisiton of the Louisiana Territory by the United States from France. The U.S. paid a total of $15,000,000 for the land.The territory contained what is now Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska as well as portions of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and Louisianna. It also contained parts of what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada. -
Beethoven's 5th Symphony Preformed
This is one of Beethovens most played of his 67 symphonies. It was first performed in Vienna's Theater an der Wien. The piece recieved its prostegious popularity soon after. -
Hundred Days
Hundred Days marked the period between Napoleon's return from exile and the second restoration of King Louis XVIII. This was a total period of 111 days. -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was an effort by Congress to defuse the sectional and political rivalries triggered by the request of Missouri late in 1819 for admission as a state in which slavery would be permitted. -
Monroe Docterine
The Monroe Docterine was a U.S. Foreign policy reguarding domination of the American Continent. Because Europe was trying to colonize land and interfere with the North And South in America, it could be viewed as aggression. -
Mexico Becomes a Republic
After a period of Monarchy in Mexico, the Republic of Mexico was Founded. It eas established under a federal constitution. That was then followed by the abolishment of racial categories in the new rebublic. -
First Passenger-carrying Railroad in England
British engineer George Stephenson sent the first passenger carrying train on its way. It's first journey carrying people and freight at the same time. Its first trip was on the 26 mile long Stockton and Darlington Railway. -
World's First Photograph
French scientist Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, took a photo called the "The View From The Window at Le Gras" at a famly members home. The photo was made by exposing a bitumen-coated plate in a camera obscura for many hours on his windowsill .The Camera Obscura set the stage for many future advances in chemistry and optics. -
Mormon Church Established
John Smith, founder of the mormon religion, starts the Mormon LSD church in Fayette Township, New York. Smith claimes that an angel named Moroni came to him n a dream and told him he had burried ancient Hebrew Text that was written on gold plates on a hill in New York. Smith found the plates, spent years translating them, then turned it into the "Book of Mormon" to teach to his new church. -
Victoria Becomes Queen
Victoria became Britains queen at age 18 when her uncle, William IV died. She wore her crown with great honor and in her time as queen she achieved many things. -
Act of Union
The Act of Union decalred the colonies of upper and lower Canada to be united. This created the province of Canada. This act was similar to the acts of union in the British parliament. -
U.S. President Harrison Dies
President William Henry Harrison was the 9h president of the United States. Harrison was the first president to die in office. He died on his 32nd day in office of pneumonia. -
Samuel F.B. Morse Sent the 1st Telegraphic Message
The first telegraphic message was sent by Samuel F.B. Morse over an experimental line from Washington D.C. to Baltimore. The message said "What hath god wrought". -
California Gold Rush
Gold was found by James W. Marshall in Coloma, California. The news of the gold brought 300,000 settlers to California. These people were called forety niners.
