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American History 1600-1877
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Settlement of Jamestown
The first settlement of the 13 colonies -
Mayflower Compact Signed
To bind those aboard the Mayflower to stay together once they reach land. -
French and Indian War
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Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Beginning of Revolutionary War
The victory freed them from Britains control. -
Declaration of Independence was signed.
It declared our independence from Britain. -
Siege of Yorktown
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Surrender of Corn Wallis
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Constitution Ratified
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George Washington was elected President
He was the first president of the United States. -
Bill of Rights Put Into Effect
Draws out liberties that were not listed in the Constitution. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Gained resources from the land. -
War of 1812
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Annexation of Texas
Opened up more land for resources and gave the U.S. the best state in the country. -
South Seceded from the Union
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Beginning of Civil War
The Civil War Settled the differences between the North and the South. -
Amancipation Proclamation
It set the laws to free slaves. -
Assassination of Abe Lincoln
