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The Declaration of Independence
"Signing of the Declaration of Independence." Image. Corel. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. -
Treaty of Paris, 1783
"Treaty of Paris, 1783." Map. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
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Northwest Indian War
A war between the settlers of the Northwest territory and the Indians there. This is important because it led to Indians losing land to settlers. -
Ordinance Passed
Created the Northwest territory the first organized American territory. It is significant because it showed that the United States would add land by creating states instead of expanding existing states."Monell v. Department of Social Services (1978)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Northwest Ordinance
"Northwest Ordinance." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Louisiana Purchase
"Louisiana Purchase (Visual)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
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War of 1812
A war between The United States and Great Britain. It was significant because it stopped Britain when they were providing arms to Native Americans and it united the United States. -
Battle of New Orleans
"Battle of New Orleans." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 28 Oct. 2013. -
Missouri Compromise
"Missouri Compromise (1820)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Monroe Doctrine Introduced
"The Monroe Doctrine (Overview)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Annexation of Texas
The United States adds Texas to it's land. This is important because the United States gained the border dispute between Mexico and Texas."Texas Annexation Act (1845)." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
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Mexican American War
A war between Mexico and America over Texas. This is important because America gained the Mexican Session from Mexico in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. -
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Gold Rush
People flocked from all over the United States to try and get gold. This was important because it transformed California into a center or trade and immigration -
Lincoln Elected
President Abraham Lincoln was elected. This is important because Lincoln was an abolitionist. The South also seceded as a result of his election.O'Brien, Steven G. "Abraham Lincoln." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The first battle of the Civil war. It is important because Lincoln rallied the North and asked for troops after the loss.Heidler, David. S. and Jeanne T. "Battle of Fort Sumter." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
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American Civil War
A war between the North and South over slavery. This is important because it is the only war where America went against itself. It also set America back from improving. -
Battle of Gettysburg
"Battle of Gettysburg." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Battle of Gettysburg
A battle during the American Civil War. It is important because it is known as the war's turning point for the North and it stopped Lee's invasion of the North."Battle of Gettysburg." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Fourteenth Amendment Adopted
The fourteenth amendment to the constitution was added. This is important because it overruled the Dred Scott ruling and gave blacks citizenship."Fourteenth Amendment." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013. -
Telephone invented
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. This is an important event because it increased communication in the US and helped trade."Alexander Graham Bell's design of the telephone." Image. Library of Congress. American History. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 3 Nov. 2013.
