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First successful English colony founded in Jamestown, Virginia. This was the first settlement made in America that lasted long enough for people to live there.
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Mayflower Compact signed. This was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.
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First Thanksgiving was held. This celebration signified the Pilgrims' and the Wampanoag indians' first harvest/celebration together.
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2nd Chesapeake colony founded in. This was the first proprietary colony.
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Continental Congress improved a resolution of independence. This would give America its independence.
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Founders of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. This is the official document of Americas independence; the signing approved Americas independence
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George Washington celebrated by giving his soldiers a double ration of rum. This means that tis holiday is so important and significant that the president even celebrated it with his soldiers.
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Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. This is important because 2 presidents died on the 50th anniversary of Americas independence.
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First shots of the Civil War fired at the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina. This marked the beginning of the civil war.
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The North won the battle at Mills Spring Fort. This was a victory for the North during the civil war.
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The North won the battle at Roanoke Island. This was another victory for the North during the Civil War.
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The North won the battle at Fort Donelson. This was also a victory for the North during Civil War, making it very strong.
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Women Christian Temperance Union (WTCU) founded. This was the first mass organization among women devoted to social reform with a program.
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Jane Addams started a settlement house in Chicago. This was the most famous settlement house and it helped immigrants living in crowded communitites.
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Margaret Sanger coins the term "birth control". Birth control was able to decrease the rate of pregnancy, therefore women could work more.
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Margaret Sanger was convicted & sent to prison for 30 days. This shows that women were still not able to share/present their own ideas just yet.
