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Declaring Independence
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was used as a military camp in Pennsylvania. At this time, about 2,500 died from disease and the shortage of food. -
Constitutional Compromises
Delegates of the Constitutional Covention planned to amend Articles of Confederation. Articles became ineffective and the government had to create a new document. -
Industrializing America
Migration increased and cities grew larger. Fewer laborers were needed on farms because mechanization took over. -
Invention of Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin which brought more wealth and was less time consuming for laborers. -
Slavery
Slavery changed due to the invention of the Cotton Gin and the number of slaves was beginning to decrease. -
Lewis and Clark Meet with Indians
Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to discover new things which eventually led to expansion and the discovery of new land. -
Building Cities, Building a Country
Population increased but Native Americans were forced to migrate which caused the beginning of the Civil War. -
Age of Comman Man
During this time period, Americans gained more voting rights and power for "the common man" increased. -
The Monroe Doctrine
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Reforming America
Women formed anti-slavery societies
