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The Declaration of Independence is a document that was created to outline the principals of our government and people are based upon. This document was the start to freedom in the colonies from Great Britain. -
The U.S. Constitution is a set of rules and regulations to help guide and organize the country. This document is the foundation of the Federal Government and our country. -
The American dollar is the currency used to buy or sell goods or services. The dollar is a huge part in the society. -
Shay's Rebellion started due to the rise in taxes on agriculture productions. These taxes caused farmers to grow angry and start a rebellion against the high taxes, demanding that the taxes be reduced. -
The Bill of Rights is composed of amendments that list and explain the rights given to the people. This document insures that the government doesn't take citizens'rights away from them. -
The Cotton Gin was created to make cotton production run smoothly and be more efficient. This invention led to the expansion of cotton production and also the increase in slavery. -
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of 828,000 square miles of land by the United States from France. This piece of land doubled the size of the United States. -
Lewis and Clark were explorers sent to the Western part of the U.S. to scope out the area. They are important because they would help with jump start Manifest Destiny. -
The Steamboat was first invented in 1807 by Robert Fulton. This invention allowed for transportation across the water to be faster and more efficient. -
The Pony Express was the first U.S. postal system. It allowed for letters and messages to be delivered quicker.