1840

The sixth census reveals that on June 1 the nation's population is 17,069,453.

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N.A.

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United States

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population

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1801-1900

1837

John Deere develops the first commercially successful steel plow at his Grand Detour, Illinois factory.

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Illinois

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United States

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agriculture

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1801-1900

1837

On January 26, Michigan becomes the twenty-sixth state.

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Michigan

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United States

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statehood

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1801-1900

1836

On June 15, Arkansas becomes the twenty-fifth state.

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Arkansas

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United States

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statehood

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1801-1900

1836

In the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, Texas wins independence from Mexico.

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Texas

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United States

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war

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1801-1900

1833

Oberlin College, which opens on September 2, becomes the first U.S. institution of higher education to admit women.

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Ohio

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United States

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education

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1801-1900

1841

On April 6, John Tyler of Virginia becomes the first Vice President to become President following the death of President Harrison on April 4.

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Virginia

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United States

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politics

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1801-1900

1840

The first national convention of the antislavery Liberty Party takes place in Arcade, New York on April 1.

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New York

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United States

Timeline Subjects:

politics

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1801-1900

1840

On March 31, President Martin Van Buren establishes by executive order the ten-hour day for federal employees.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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labor & unions

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1801-1900

1837

On November 7, an anti-abolitionist mob kills abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy in Alton, Illinois.

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Illinois

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United States

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slavery

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1801-1900

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