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An African-American abolitionist who founded the Free African Society with Richard Allen
Absalom Jones
An African-American abolitionist who founded the Free African Society with Richard Allen, Absalom Jones. Absalom Jones was a key figure in American history as the first African-American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church.

The last battle fought in the War of 1812 between the British and the Americans
Battle of New Orleans
The last battle fought in the War of 1812 between the British and the Americans. Battle of New Orleans. The Battle of New Orleans was a significant American victory against the British that took place in January 1815, after the War of 1812 had officially ended.

A free African American almanac author, surveyor, and naturalist
Benjamin Banneker
A free African American almanac author, surveyor, and naturalist. Benjamin Banneker. He was an important figure in early American history known for his work in astronomy and for helping design the layout of Washington, D.C.

A pioneer best know for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky
Daniel Boone
A pioneer best known for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky, Daniel Boone. Daniel Boone was an American frontiersman who helped explore and settle the western frontiers during the 18th century.

A period after War of 1812 that reflected a desire for unity among Americans
Era of Good Feelings
A period after War of 1812 that reflected a desire for unity among Americans. Era of Good Feelings. It was a time in U.S. history marked by national unity and political cooperation following the War of 1812.

Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the US (1817 - 1825)
James Monroe
Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the US 1817 - 1825. James Monroe. James Monroe was a key figure in early American history, known for the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European countries against colonizing the Americas.

A pioneer settler of western Pennsylvania who showed Kentucky flatlands to Boone
John Findley
A pioneer settler of western Pennsylvania who showed Kentucky flatlands to Boone. John Findley. John Findley was a frontiersman and explorer credited with guiding Daniel Boone to the rich hunting grounds of Kentucky.

The acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803
Louisiana Purchase
The acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803. Louisiana Purchase. The Louisiana Purchase was when the U.S. bought a large area of land from France, doubling its size.

Best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Meriwether Lewis
Best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Meriwether Lewis. Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer who helped map and explore the western part of the United States in the early 1800s.

A United States policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas
Monroe Doctrine
A United States policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas. Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was a U.S. policy that warned European nations not to interfere in the Americas, asserting that any such action would be seen as a threat to U.S. interests.