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Greek Democratic Reformation-500BC
The formation of a democratic government gets its origins from the city states of Greece. The American government owes its existence to the Greek democratic reformation of around 500 BC. -
Period: 100 to
10 Events that Shaped American History
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Jan 1, 1044
Invention of Gunpower
The invention of gunpowder allowed a common man without military training to become effective on a battlefield. Allowing the otherwise defenseless rabble to form into into an army. -
Jan 1, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was one of the very first documents to define the rights of an individual, many of those rights would be inheirited by the bill of rights and the constitution. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Expedition
Columbus was the first explorer to reach the Americas and spread word of its existence to the rest of the continent to form a colonization race to the Americas. -
Jan 1, 1497
British Colonialism
The United States of America owes its existence to the British exploration and colonization in 16th and 17th century, if it weren't for the British then what we know of America would simply not be. Most likely a French or Dutch colony that may or may not have acquired independence. -
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was a cultural revolution that questioned the world using reason and logic. It helped shape how we would found our country, its rights, and its powers. -
Discovery of Petroleum
The discovery of petroleum shapes modern culture in a variety of ways, including but not limited to becoming the cause of diplomatic tension between America and the Middle East. Its significance in the last 80 years of American history makes it an important event. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War caused much stress between Britain and the colonies, including increased taxation that would lead to the conlonies declaring indepedence. Many of the colonies were involved in the war under British command. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the very start of the United States of America. It was a key moment when the thirteen colonies unified to declare independence from Britain. -
The Civil War
The importance of the Civil War goes far beyond just slavery, as its effects changed many of our laws and policies on states rights and powers. Some of those changes effected citizenship, federal over state powers and voting rights.
