Events with tag - 19th Century History

April 30, 1803

Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase was a historic land deal in 1803 where the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France for $15 million, effectively doubling the size of the young nation. This transaction was negotiated during Thomas Jefferson's presidency and dramatically shaped American expansion westward.

May 10, 1863

Death of Stonewall Jackson

Confederate Lieutenant General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson died from pneumonia complications following friendly fire wounds received at the Battle of Chancellorsville. His death marked a crucial turning point in the American Civil War, significantly weakening the Confederate Army's tactical capabilities.