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Compromise that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a non-slave state. HS: Caused a balance in slave and non-slave states as well as split the United States in two.

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Warned European powers not to interfere in Western Hemisphere affairs. HS: Would later be very important in imperialist America and in keeping Europeans way from the Americas.

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Took Indian lands next to the US state borders and pushed the Indians west ward. HS: Many Indians rebelled against this move which led to the trail of tears where 6,000 Indians died.

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Five laws past that dealt with the issue of slavery and territorial expansion. HS: Allowed the US to gain control of land westward all the way to the Pacific coast.

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Told the story of Uncle Tom an enslaved Person who went through many struggles. HS: Showed what was truly going on in the south and all the struggles slaves had to go through. Opened the eyes to many especially in the North.

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Kansas broke out into a war between proslavery and antislavery forces. HS: Changed American politics as well as led up to the Civil War.

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that enslaved people were not citizens therefore not protected by the federal government or the courts. HS: Caused a lot of outrage especially for enslaved people, because this meant they would not be able to stand up and fight for themselves.

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Abraham Lincoln won the popular and electoral vote putting him into office as the 16th president. HS: Led to many political changes involving slavery, for example the emancipation declaration. As well as built up and strengthened the Republican Party.

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War between the North and the South started primarily because of disagreements over slavery. HS: Split the country into two but the end of the war strengthened U.S. foreign power and influence.

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Freed all enslaved people in the South. HS: First federal step in removing slavery, changed American politics.

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Speech given by President Abraham Lincoln after the bloodiest battle during the Civil War. Gave meaning to all the ones who sacrificed their life during the battle and war. HS: Stated that all men are created equal and should be treated as equals. Changed the future of America drastically.

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The Acts set requirements for the South/Rebel states to follow in order to regain entry into the Union. HS: Reunited the United States under one government.

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The purchase of Alaska increased American territory and let us gain more resources.

HS: It has many important resources like oil, natural gas, and gold, which have helped the US financially.

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The telephone made it easier to communicate across long distances.

HS: The telephone has become something that almost every person has. It has become a billion dollar industry.

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It was a riot for the labor movement when someone threw a bomb.

HS: This was seen as a major setback for the labor movement and caused conflict in the party.

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The Daws Act was meant to break up Indians so they could assimilate into American society.

HS: I increased tensions between Native Americans and the US government. The US government also stole over 90 million acres of tribal land.

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Workers wanted higher wages, lower rents, and better working conditions.

HS: This led to combines realizing that they have to treat their workers better and showed the power of the labor movement.

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It happened because Plessy sat in an all-white train car.

HS: It ruled separate but equal, allowing states to implement Jim Crow laws.

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It began because Cuba wanted the independence of Spain, it was a territory of the US for a short time.

HS: It ended Spain's control of the western hemisphere and showed the world that they were a Pacific power.

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The US wanted a place to rest during their travel to the Philipines; many natives of Hawaii were killed due to many diseases being brought.

HS: This extended US territory in the Pacific, eventually because of a state.

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McKinley was shot during one of his public appearances at the Pan-American Exposition.

HS: He was the third president to be assassinated, and this led to Teddy Roosevelt being put in office.

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Construction of Panama Canal begins - 1904

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Construction of Panama Canal begins - 1904

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The construction of the Panama Canal started after the Hay-Bunau-Varlla Treaty was passed.

HS: The Panama Canal was important because it helped shorten trading routes and save on time and cost of goods.

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Teddy Roosevelt wins Nobel Peace Prize - 1906

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Teddy Roosevelt wins Nobel Peace Prize - 1906

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He won the Nobel Peace Prize because of his role in helping end the Russo-Japanese War.

HS: This was important because he favored Russia in the negotiations, which made Japan mad; further tensions led to Pearl Harbor.