8 Jan 1815: Battle of New Orleans,General Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the final major battle of the War of 1812, fought after the peace treaty had been signed.
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1817
4 Mar 1817: James Monroe inaugurated,James Monroe was sworn in as the fifth President of the United States.
10 Dec 1817: Mississippi becomes 20th state,Mississippi was admitted to the Union.
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1819
2 Mar 1819: Missouri Compromise,Congress passed a compromise allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state, maintaining the balance of power.
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1823
2 Dec 1823: Monroe Doctrine,President James Monroe announced a U.S. foreign policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas.
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1825
26 Oct 1825: Erie Canal completed,The Erie Canal officially opened, revolutionizing transportation and trade.
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1826
4 Jul 1826: Jefferson and Adams die,Former presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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1829
4 Mar 1829: Andrew Jackson inaugurated,Andrew Jackson was sworn in as the seventh President, beginning the "Age of Jackson."
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1830
28 May 1830: Indian Removal Act,President Andrew Jackson signed a law forcing the relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands.
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1836
2 Mar 1836: Texas declares independence,Texas declared its independence from Mexico, leading to the Texas Revolution.
6 Mar 1836: Battle of the Alamo,Texan defenders of the Alamo were defeated by Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.
28 Dec 1836: Battle of San Jacinto,Texan forces led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army, securing Texas independence.
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1838
28 May 1838: Trail of Tears begins,The forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation from their homeland began, resulting in thousands of deaths.