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Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. This document declare that the Colonies would declare Independence from England. This was important because this stands as the start of the U.S. becoming it's own nation without being ruled over by a tyrannical nation.
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This was the United States first written constitution. It serves as a important event because it was the U.S's first document to help form a centralized government. Though It was not great because it lacked the ability to collect taxes, form a military and declare war.
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This treaty is the official signing over of land and independence to the U.S. from England. This treaty gave the colonies to own the land and the ability to become a independent nation.
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Grants representation to the people of a state according the population of that state. They are also responsible for passing federal law. -
The Senate has two representatives from each state. These senators helps pass and protect laws for the state. This significant because it was a balanced way to give equal representation to the states.
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First president of the United states. He served as a general for the continental army in the fight against the British. After the war and the U.S. declared independence he was the best suited candidate for the 1st president. He also set a precedent for taking office for only two years.
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Ratified in 1791 the Bill of Rights stated the basic rights that every U.S. should be entitled to. Such as the freedom of speech, assembly, and worship -
In 1791-1794 farmers in Pennsylvania started to riot over the tax that was put on whiskey by Alexander Hamilton. It was important because it the real test of federal authority in the United States. -
Written by Washington in 1796. He wrote this declaring his retirement. Ending the term of the first presidency.The document also pointed out domestic problems in the U.S. at the time. -
The XYZ affair was a conflict between France and the US.A commission had been sent to France in 1797 to discuss the disputes that had arisen out of the U.S.'s refusal to honor the Franco-American Treaty of 1778.Also Adams had criticized the French Revolution.Causing France to break ties with the US. The US tried to delegates over to help with the situation but French wanted a large sum of money for the delegates to discuss matters. The US did not pay the bribe. -
The election of 1800 was a election between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.It’s stands as not only a important event for the US but also for the world, because it was the first time in the world that the position of power in a country was peacefully transferred. -
Marbury V Madison was the birth of judicial review. Where the supreme court can review a federal law and determine whether that law is constitutional or not. -
In 1803 Thomas Jefferson would make a deal with Napoleon to buy the Louisiana territory from the French. Napoleon needing money for his war negotiated with Jefferson, and Jefferson agreed to purchase the land for $15 million. This doubled the land the US now owned. -
The Embargo prohibited trade between the US and other foreign nations.This was important because it would help the US produce their own goods and start to manufacture. -
In fletcher v peck land speculators bribed legislators to approve land. The public wanted the land back, but there was a contract. The Supreme Court concluded that since there was legal contract it fell in line with the constitution. This helped to further the protection of property rights. -
A battle between a large group of native Americans against General Willam Henry Harrison. William Harrison won.Crushing all hopes that the natives would for a large confederacy of natives. See that the natives had British fire arms.This cause more hatred towards the British. -
A war between the British and the US. Cause by outrage over the British imprisoning US sailors, and help Indians in the west by giving them fire arms. This war significant because it produce new great generals for the US like William Henry Harrison and Andrew Jackson. -
A battle taking place during the war of 1812. The British tried to take New Orleans by a frontal assault. Andrew Jackson defended the assault by making trench and creating high ground, because of this Jackson won the battle the New Orleans. Cause of this Jackson’s popularity skyrocketed. -
In 1816 James Monroe was elected as the 5th president of the United States. He was president during the Era of good feeling. Where people felt a great sense for nationalism, optimism, and goodwill. Also under the his presidency was the chattering of the the second national bank of the US. -
The Missouri comprise stated that any new state that borders above Missouri cannot be admitted into as slave state. Any new state that is south of Missouri can choose whether to become a slave or a free state. This is important because it provided an option for a state to choose whether it’s a free state or a slave state. -
This was a case where the courts asserted its power to review the the states review of the criminal cases to make sure it’s falls in line with the constitution. -
The election was between three main candidates. These candidates were Henry Clay, John Adams, and Andrew Jackson. None of the candidates got the majority of the popular vote, so the vote went to the house. Henry Clay dropped because he the head of the house. The hose voted for John Adams.
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Andrew Jackson would run for president against John Adams. Andrew Jackson would run campaigns and gives speeches while having rallies. This would be the first version of the modern campaign. Andrew Jackson won the vote and became president.
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Signed by Andrew Jackson that states that all the Indians in the east and the south are to relocated in the west. This started the trail of tears for the Indian. It was cruel march for the Indians to the west. -
Written by William loyde Garrison in 1831. This was a news paper that helped spread anti slavery beliefs in the states. This was on of the first civil rights movement to express ideas of anti slavery. -
A confrontation between Andrew Jackson and the South Carolina legislators. This happened because South Carolina declared tariffs null and void. They are threaten to succeed from the union causing a crisis. This crisis was solved by negotiation from Henry Clay. -
This organization was founded by William loyd garrison in 1833 to help the idea of abolitionism. The organization demanded the immediate abolition of slavery. This was important because the idea of abolitionism was becoming more popular in the public eye. Leading to more people wanting the abolishment of slavery. -
As more Mexican trio came into Texas the Americans there wanted to protect their land them and selves. They declared independence from Mexico as a result. Eventually to become a state for the US after the Mexican American war. -
The Trail of tears was a event where the Indians in the southeast where forcibly moved westward. This the result of the Indian removal act of 1830 that was proposed by Andrew Jackson.The trail was very harsh and cruel because the Indians to travel over 800 miles leading to the death of many. More the 4000 Indians died in the trail of tears from the cold, lack of food, and disease. -
Invented by Samuel Morse in 1844 completely changing how people communicate with each other. The telegraph allowed for instant long distance communication through electrical currents that are carried through long distance electrical. It is read as a series of on lines and dots to spell out letters. This change the way people communicated because it allowed for the instant transfer of ideas to one another. -
In 1846 James Polk declared on Mexico over land dispute in Texas and after a American hunting party was killed on disputed territory. The war ended with a US victory and the US got a large amount of as a result. The US for the land for California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. -
A treaty that was sign by the US and Mexico officially ended the Mexican American war. In the treaty Mexico would have to give most of its Northern Territory. In exchange the US would give Mexico 15 million dollars and give protection to the Mexican citizens that were the Northern Territory. -
The compromise of 1850 was put in place to help stall the civil war. It implemented the fugitive slave act. Saying that all fugitive runaway slave would have to be returned to their owners. Also it banned the spade in DC. It entered California as a free state and implemented popular sovereignty which let the population choose whether they want their state to be admitted as a slave state or a free state. -
A period in Kansas where violent events that happened between anti slavery supporters and and slavery supporters. Bleeding Kansas started with the killing of 5 slave supporters they were killed by John Brown. A public speaker and abolitionist.These violent events would last all the way up to 1861. -
A Supreme Court case for dred Scott a slave that was trying to sue for his freedom. The Supreme Court came with three decisions one that slaves cannot sue in federal court because they are not citizens. Two slaves can be taken into free territory by there masters and still be in slavery. Three the Supreme Court does not have the right to ban slavery in territories. -
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln won the election. Becoming the first republican president to be elected. He was a pro abolitionist and for that reason he got no votes from the south -
In 1860 after the election of Abraham Lincoln South Carolina seceded from union. They seceded because South Carolina thought that Abraham Lincoln was going to be a tyrannical leader and force his anti slavery ideas on the south. Even though that was not Lincoln’s intentions. -
A fort that was under control by the north. That was on the coast of South Carolina. Confederate soldiers attacked and captured the fort. This is to believed the official start of the civil war -
The battle of bull run was the first major battle that took place in the civil war. This battle took place in Manassas Virginia. Where 35,000 union soldiers faced off against 20,000 confederate. The confederates won this battle. This battle was important because it was the first major battle of the civil war. -
In 1862 the homestead act was put into place. The homestead acts purpose was to get people to move and settle west. It did this by giving 160 acres of land to a head of a house if they were to move west and farm the land. -
A battle that lasted three days between the confederates and union. Towards the end of the Robert E Lee surrounded officially declaring the battle a victory for the north. This battle was important because after lee surrendered it essentially ended the civil war. -
Presented by Abraham Lincoln after the victory at Antietam. It stated that all slaves in states of rebellion will now be free. This was important because it gave blacks hope of a brighter future. -
A organization started to help freedman in the south. The organization tried help with reconstruction by try to help the freed get wage paying jobs, a source of food. -
President Lincoln went ford theater to watch Our American Cousin play.
During the play John wilkes Booth snuck behind Lincoln and shot him. Lincoln was the president to be assassinated. -
The 13th amendment prohibited all form of slavery and involuntary servitude. The amendment also stated that before a seceded state could be re admitted into the union they would have to ratify it. This is important because it marks the end of slavery. -
The reconstruction act of 1867 put he south under military rule. The reconstruction act also prohibited any former confederates from voting or holding any sort of government power. -
The 14th amendment stated that all people born in the US was a citizen of the US. It promoted equal protection laws for whites and blacks. It stated that confederate officials cannot hold office. -
In 1870 the 15 lath Amendment was ratified. It stated that you cannot prohibited any US citizen from voting based off color, race or former servitude. This is important because it was a further step to complete equality. -
In 1873 was first global depression. This was caused because of the railroad market. There were to many factories and railroad for the market demand causing a crash. Leading to un payed loans and banks for closing businesses.
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Passed in 1875 the civil rights act was supposed to creat equality in public accommodations. Like public transportation and it also prohibited exclusion form jury duty -
Act that gave Native Americans land, the land would be from the reservation that they were currently living on. There were conditions to the act though. A head of a house hold would get 160 acres of land. A orphan or single person that is the age of 18 would get 80 acres of land. A person under the age of 18 would get 40 acres of land
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A law that was passed stating the government opposing monopolies. It was passed by Theodore Roosevelt the main reason for passing the law was to give government more power over big. Also it would help promote competition amongst business. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson was supreme court case ruled for "separate but equal". This allowed for the expansion of segregation across the US. Segregated blacks from the whites, but many times they were not equal. If there was a black school it was most likely a older school that was more torn down and in poorer shape than white. This applied to other things like books the blacks had to use outdated books compared whites who had newer updated books. This case made Jim Crow laws legal in the south
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In 1917 the senate voted for the US to get involved in the in Europe. House would also vote to go two days after the senate. It was also pushed by Woodrow Wilson. He would say it was the war to end all wars. It was important because it showed the allied European nation that the US supported which would help to strengthen foreign relations. -
The temperance movement helped pave the way the 18th Amendment. The Amendment was passed Jan 16th, 1919. It banned the sale and production of alcohol in the US. This also led to the start of many illegal bootlegging operations. Leading to a increase in crime in the US, and the increase of consumption of alcohol in the US.
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Through the women's suffrage movement and many years of fighting for equality. The 19th amendment passed in 1920 giving women the right to vote.
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They were Italian immigrants that were sentenced to death, because they were accused of murdering a guard and robbing a shoe factory. They were convicted of the crime then sentenced to be executed. Many believe they were framed because of their beliefs. That were pro union and anarchist. This plays a important role to see the treatment of immigrant at this time period.
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The Stock Market crash occurred in 1929 devastating the economy and one of the main cause leading to the great depression. The main cause of the crash was due to poor loan practices causing the price to fall leading to mass panic. Many families lost their life saving. Also many houses were foreclosed by the banks leading to become homeless. Many would move to homeless camps.
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This refer to the first 100 day FDR was in office were signed in many executive orders in hopes to pull the US out of the great depression. Many legislations were passed to reform the banking systems. These help restore faith the in government. These new organizations would also help create new jobs. It created millions of government jobs. This was important because it gave many hope in the middle of a economic crisis.
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This was a scandal involving FDR and the supreme court. It happened because FDR was trying to pass his new, but supreme court would strike the new deal down 22 times declaring it unconstitutional. FDR would then threaten to appoint to more court justices. This was controversial because showed that a president could use their power to appoint new justices to the court swaying the decision of the court in favor the of president. Making it a miss use of power.
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A surprise attack by the Japanese on the Naval base of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese main goal was to cripple the US naval fleet in the pearl harbor because it was major naval facility housing many of our larger ships. The attack lead to the death of thousands of US citizen and caused mass damage to our navy fleet . In response to the attack this would cause the US to enter WWII.
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D-Day also known as the Day of Days was Mass scale allied land invasion of Normandy France. It is the largest water to land invasion in history. It would also serve as major turning point in the war, because by this time the Germans were mostly on the defense.
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The home front was a major part in the allied victory in WWII, because the US is isolated from the rest of the war in Europe. It let the US become a major part of major of production during the war. It also aided the US by helping the US climb out of the depression.
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Post WWII bill that was passed giving anyone who served in WWII the option to go to college or a trade school and it would be paid. This was especially important because it let any African American that served in the war. It increase the amount of blacks that went to college. letting more african americans getting better jobs giving them influence.
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A devastating weapon used to end the war in the pacific. The US decided to drop the bomb because japan refused to surrender. After the first was dropped on Hiroshima. Then after Japan still refused to surrender. They dropped another bomb on Nagasaki. Then after Nagasaki Japan finally surrendered ending the war in the pacific.
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The Marshall Plan was a major project to rebuild western Europe. It gave millions of dollars to help the reconstruction of europe. In germany the marshall plan helped to rebuild infrastructure in West Germany. It also supplied germany with supplies like food, coal, and clothes. This also played a important role in stopping the spread of communism in europe . -
NATO also known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This is a peace time military agreement. That states a attack against one member nation would be seen as a attack against all the member nations. It was put in place to help protect smaller nations with the backing other countries in hope to prevent any other wars from breaking out. This also brought the US out of isolationism. -
Because of WWII the US was brought out of the great depression and become a hub for manufacturing and wealth. The war created many jobs and a demand for exponentially increasing the growth of the economy. Leading to the 1950's known to be a very prosperous time period in the US. A unprecedented amount of citizens during this time period were middle class. This also goes to show how far our economy bounced back after the war.
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The Korean War was the first hot war of the Cold War. The started after the North Korea backed by the soviet union. Invaded South Korea. After they invaded UN forced intervened to push the North Korean forces back. The US pushed the North Korean forces to the 48th parallel. The war would soon after end in a stalemate.
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A case between the Topeka Board of Education and Linda Brown. The case was brought up after Linda brown was denied access to a all white school close to her house. Thurgood Marshall argued that Separate but equal violated the 14th amendment. It was ruled that separate but equal violated the 14th amendment. This would overturn the Plessy vs Ferguson case. Ending legal segregation in the US.
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Nine students in Little rock, Arkansas were not being allowed to enter a newly desegregated school. The students and parents of the school began to riot. They were rioting against letting the students attend the school. The governor of Arkansas denied Eisenhower request to let the students in the school. Eisenhower then sent Marshalls from the 101 airborne division to escort the students to school everyday.
