Unit 6

By Nick roman

  • Industrial Revolution begins in Britain

  • Invention of the cotton gin

  • Thomas Paine publishes "The Age of Reason"

  • Mexico opens Texas to American Settlers

  • American Election of 1824

  • First railroad in the United States

  • Indian Removal Act

  • Jackson defeats Clay for presidency

  • Trail of Tears

    Starts in 1838. The Cherokee Indians get removed.

  • Independent treasury established

    Also, Harrison defeats Van Buren for presidency.

  • Seneca Falls women's rights convention held

  • Pony Express established

  • Permanent transatlantic cable established