American History Events By Logan Curtis Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 The Revolutionary War Jul 4, 1776 The Signing of the Declaration of Independence Apr 30, 1803 Louisiana Purchase Period: May 14, 1804 to Sep 23, 1806 Louis and Clark's Journey Period: Feb 23, 1836 to Mar 6, 1836 The Alamo Jan 24, 1848 California Gold Rush Begins Period: Apr 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865 The Civil War Oct 29, 1929 The Stock Market Crash Aug 28, 1963 March on Washington Sep 11, 2001 9/11