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In 1973 Eli Whitney made the cotton gin. The cotton gin revolutionized America's economy by making cotton profitable it increased the need for slavery and since cotton grew best in the south the south's exports became primarily cotton they grew ore than they could harvest so the reliance on slavery was ingrained in the south and the industrialization of the north creating a divide between the two

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The industrial revolution in the United States took place in the mid 1800's and did several things including. Shifting the workplace from at home to factories, this boosted textile production with the invention of the cotton gin factories employed young women in terribly harsh working conditions. this era of time made new social classes and environmental issues creating America's economic power.

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In 1803 president Thomas Jefferson authorized the purchase of a 828,000 square miles of land from france for 3 cents an acre doubling the nations size. This made sure they would have control of the mississippi and new orleans enabling westward expansion. giving America more size and potential as a a nation.

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In 1804 president Jefferson commissioned the Louisiana purchase afterwards there was a crew to explore the new territory led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark the expedition was aimed to establish trade with native Americans and reaching the Pacific ocean in 1805 they accomplished this the maps and writings of the expeditions encouraged westward expansion

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The boosting of slavery through the cotton gin lead the rise of abolitionists movements in the 1820's. some of those being the underground railroad, petitions, society's and speeches. with support from the north influenced the south by causing more violence and disagreements. By the 1840's the movements raised awareness for anti slavery efforts

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The expanding of voting rights in the 1820's

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The expanding of voting rights in the 1820's

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in early American democracy voting was only allowed for white male property owners. The idea of expanding rights gained momentum during James Monroe's presidency with states getting rid of the property requirements. Andrew jackson's rise with the democratic party called for broader participation leading to political involvement. By 1828 most white men could vote this transformed American politics this era was known as Jacksonian democracy

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The Indian Removal act and the trail of tears

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The Indian Removal act and the trail of tears

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the Indian removal act of 1830 supported by president Andrew jackson's it forced the southeastern natives to relocate west of the Mississippi despite legal resistance in a supreme court victory. The Cherokee and other tribes were forcibly removed from their land making the trail of tears come into existence. on the trail for tears several thousand would die to harsh conditions this lead to the loss of land live and traditional ways of life for the native people.

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the Mexican American war and the annexation of Texas were key points in forging American expansion and growing foreign relationships in 1845 the annexation of Texas led to disputes with mexico over boundaries resulting in a war. the U.S ended up winning the war and singed a treaty with Mexico that was named the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo where Mexico gave the us large amounts of territory to us U.S for 15 million.

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In the 19th century the concept of manifest destiny drove U.S expansion across north American fueled by growing nationalism and advances in technology. This led to economic development and growth in the territories. The events of the Louisiana purchase and the transcontinental railroad. raised ethical questions of the nations progress and the ability to preserve our culture