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Battle of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the American Revolution. Minute Men wore in U.S. up on the British arrival with the famous quote "The British are coming". The "shot heard around the world" signaled the beginning of the revolution. The minutemen were defeated in Lexington however, they were victorious at Concord. The Battle of Lexington and Concord is significant to US History because it marked the beginning of the American Revolution. -
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Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a key battle in the American Revolution. It was fought in Saratoga, New York. The Battle of Saratoga was a month-long battle between the Continental Army and the British Army. A key point in the war was when France started funding the Continental Army and declaring war with Britain. This battle is significant to U.S. History because an alliance with France was made. -
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Battle of Yorktown:
The Battle of Yorktown was an American victory during the American Revolution. It was incited in Yorktown, Virginia. It lasted from September to October of 1781. This battle is significant to American history because the British surrendered. -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was enacted at the end of the American Revolution. The U.S. Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris. The Treaty of Paris officially ceded the U.S. from British rule and gave them control of land west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Northwest Ordinance is significant to U.S. History because we broke away from British rule. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was completed in 1803. Thomas Jefferson purchased land from France. Despite Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution due to him being a Democrat-Republican he still went through with the purchase setting the precedent for future land acquisitions. Another significant outcome of this purchase was acquiring the Mississippi River. The Louisiana purchase a significant to US History because it's set the president for future land acquisitions -
Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was a compromise instated in 1820. During Westward Expansion the number of slave states and free states was to remain equal. Missouri wanted to be admitted as a slave state however that would have thrown off the balance. As a solution, the Mason-Dixon line was drawn for the expansion of slavery, and Maine was admitted as a free state. The Missouri Compromise a significant to US History because it set the precedent for what was considered free/slave states. -
Nullification Crisis
The Nullification Crisis was incited in 1830 between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun. The federal government instated an extremely high protective tarrif tax. This angered the South because they did not want to pay and they wanted to "null" the law. Andrew Jackson still wanted the federal government to hold more power than the state government however, he did not want to lose South support. They came to a compromise, the tax was lowered however S.C. was forced to pay it. -
Texas Annexation
The Texas Annexation was land aquired from Mexico in 1845. Mexico did not acknowlede Texas as an individual state. Texas could not enter the Union because they wanted to enter as a slave state. There was an equal balance of slave/free states and Texas entering as a slave state would have upset the balance. It took near a decade for Texas to be admitted into the Union -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was enacted by President James Monroe. Britain had a strong trade relationship with Latin America however the relationship weakened. When monarchs came back to Power they wanted to reinstate their trade relationship with Latin America. James Monroe opposed Britain's attempts and created the doctrine stating they could not recolonize Latin America. The Monroe Doctrine is significant to U.S. History because it set the future basis when dealing with Latin American affairs. -
Oregon Treaty
The Oregon treaty was enacted in 1846. The territory was occupied and claimed by America, Great Britain, and the Spanish. Spanish lost they're clean only leaving the US and Britain. Conflict arose over what belonged to who and war was almost incited. U .S. use headlines such as "50 40 or Fight!" however all was avoided as an effect of the Oregon Treaty. The Oregon Treaty is significant to US History because we gain control of the land south of the 49th parallel -
Mexican Cession (Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo)
The Mexican Cession was a land acquisition is stated in 1848. It completed manifest destiny. As a result of the Mexican-American War, the US gained most of the present-day Southwest. Another result of the Mexican-American war was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which put an end to the war and the US acquired Mexico's land. The Mexican Cession is important to U.S. History because it completed Manifest Destiny. -
Compromise of 1850
The Comprimse of 1850 replaced the Missouri Comprimise. Introduced the practice of popular soverignity- popular soverignity gave power to the people let them decide dif they wanted to be a slave or a free state. It admitted Califorinia as a FREE state
3. It let states aquired from Mexico use popular soverignity and choose whether they wanted ot be a slave state or a free state.
4. Outlawed Slavery in Washington D. C. but didn't prohibit selling slaves
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was an act proposed by Stephen Douglas. It was instated in 1854 and overruled the Missouri Compromise. As an effect of the implementation of popular sovereignty States had the choice of whether they wanted to be a slave state or a free state ( including pass the Mason-Dixon line). Conflict arose between slavery supporters and anti-slavery supporters. The Kansas-Nebraska Act significant US History because as an effect the Republican party was created -
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas was incited in 1854 as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Controversy erupted when states were voting on whether they would be free or slave states. Pro-slavery and anti-slavery voters were trying to sway votes and things got violent. Just like the Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas is significant to US History because the Republican party was created which consisted of anti-slavery supporters -
John Brown’s raid at Harper’s Ferry
John Brown’s raid at Harper’s Ferry was incited in October 1859. It was led by John Brow, an abolitionist (martyr). He used violent tactics which caused fear among southern slave owners. He leads a raid with hopes of arming slaves with arsenal. -
The Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Bul Run was the first battle of the Civil War. It was incited July 1861. It was foughy between Union genreal Irvin McDowell and confederate general Thomas J. Jackson aka Stonewall Jackson. Union troops had the upper hand however Confederates took the victory and General McDowell was replaced by General McClellan -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort Sumtet was the first conflict of the Civil War. Confederate forces incited with union garrison. The outcome of the battle was heavily influenced by the economy. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was incited September 1862. It was led by Union General George McClellan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee. It was fought in Antietam Creek, Sharpsburg, Maryland. This battle is labled as "the single bloodiest day" of the war. The Battle of Antietam left 23,000 dead and/or wounded. This battle also led Lincoln to go foward with the Emancipation Proclamation -
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Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a document created by Abraham Lincoln. It was introduced Sept 22, 1862. The Emancipation Proclamation DID NOT free slaves, it was advertised as a "military measure" in hopes that no states would secede and no ties would be cut between mother countries. He pushed for abolition throughout the Union but made an exception for the Confederacy. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect January 1, 1863. -
Battle of Vicksburg
The Battle of Vicksburg was incited in May 1863. It was led by Union General Ulysess S. Grant and Confederate General John Pemberton. It was fought in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Union successfully won this battle. They also gained control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy into two. This was a key turning point in the war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was incited July 1863. It was fought between Union General George G. Meade and Confederate Genreal Robert E. Lee. The Battle of Gettysburg was bassed in Gettysburg , Pennslyvenia. General Lee attempted to overthrow Union land but failed. This led to a Union victory and left one-third of the Confderacy wounded or dead. The is the Soutn last attempted to capture Union land. -
The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a document created by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Abraham Lincoln did NOT support the Civil. He visited the battlefield of the Battle of Gettysburg and founded a cemetery in honor of fallen soldiers. Lincoln did NOT support the war. He believed the Declaration of Independence in "preserving the nation". The Gettysburg Address is significant to U.S. History because it reinstates the importance of the Union. -
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Presidential Reconstruction
Presidential Reconstruction was a plan created by Abraham Lincoln. His successor Andrew Johnson later continue the plan with some revisions. The main goal of Abraham Lincoln's plan was to make the union whole again. To appease the South his plan did not involve high-ranking Confederate leaders. The two main points of Lincoln's Plan word for 10% of Voters to pledge to the union and accept the terms of emancipation. Andrew Johnson continue that plan but lost a great amount of power -
Sherman’s March to the Sea
Sherman's March to the Sea was led by William Tecumseh Sherman. He incorporated the total war method. He led his forces to the sea from the Tennessee-Georgia border. The total war method relatively meant destroying everything in their path. Sherman's main goal was to conquer Savannah, Georgia. Like Sherman planned his march to the sea was significant because we conquered Savannah, Georgia. -
13th Amendment passed
The 13th Amendment was proposed in February of 1865. It was supported by Congress and Lincoln. The significance of the Thirteenth Amendment officially freed all slaves. The South did not support this and implemented many obstacles just to limit the rights of freedmen. The 13th Amendment is significant to US History because it abolished slavery, not the Emancipation Proclamation -
14th Amendment passed
The 14th Amendment was passed in 1867. It was one of the requirements during Radical Reconstruction. It was passed by Republicans in Congress. It gave freemen birthright citizenship and the right to vote. -
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Congressional Reconstruction
Congressional reconstruction was passed by Congress in 1867 it is also known as radical reconstruction. One component of radical reconstruction included splitting the Confederacy into five districts controlled by the Union. Radical reconstruction also forced to the South to ratify the 14th amendment (birthright citizenship) and grant freedmen the right to vote. Unlike the Presidential Reconstruction plan, the goal of radical reconstruction was to PUNISH the South for the Civil War. -
15th Amendment passed
The 15th amendment was passed in 1869. It gave more rights to African Americans by giving them the right to vote. The North also uses this to affirm their political power in the South because freedmen would most likely vote Republican. However, the South made this harder by implementing things such as literary text, poll taxes, and the Grandfather Clause as an attempt to limit their new right. It is significant to US History because it gave African Americans the right to vote -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy vs. Ferguson was a court case held in 1896. Plessy versus Ferguson was about segregation after reconstruction. There were separate facilities for white people and freedmen. However, according to the Court segregation was not unconstitutional it was legalized. The Plessy v Ferguson case is most known for the implementation of "separate but equal". This is significant in US history because it introduces the concept of separate but equal legalizing segregation
