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1492
The Columbian Exchange
The exchange of ideas, goods, animals, and diseases between the Old and New World (AHON). -
Betting on Multiple Horses Racing Became a Thing
More than two horses would race and many people would place bets on which horse would win (horseracing.com). -
The Proclamation Line of 1763
A boundary along the Appalachian mountains to keep natives from expanding into Native territory (AHON). -
The Cotton Gin
The cotton gin, made by Eli Whitney, made cotton production easier and made the cotton industry boom (AHON). -
Fugitive Slave Law
The fugitive slave law was created so that any slaves found without their owners would be returned to their owner (history.com) -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark explored the newly acquired land from the Louisiana purchase. -
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Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson wanted more land for America, so he made a law that forced Native Americans to move to a certain part of the country (pbs.org) -
The Invention Of Baseball
Baseball was invented in Cooperstown, New York (History.com). -
Creation of the Minié Ball
The minié ball was created in the civil war and it was a type of ammo. -
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The American Civil War
The Union States and the Confederate States split and went to war against each other (history.com). -
14th Amendment Ratified
The 14th amendment was passed to grant birthright citizenship to all (history.com). -
Transcontinental Railroad
The transcontinental railroad was created to link the United States and create a more advanced transportation system (HA). -
First MLB game Played
The first official Major League Baseball game was played. -
First Wimbledon Tournament
Wimbledon is a tennis tournament for only the most top tier tennis player in the whole world (history.com) -
The First Olympics
The first modern Olympic games were played (olympic.org). -
Russia Leaves WWI
After Russia had been struggling with using millions of troops and fighting a world war, they had to back out because theycould no longer afford to keep going. (http://www.bbc.com) -
The NFL Was Founded
The NFL was founded on August 20, 1920, in Canton, Ohio (History.com). -
Babe Ruth's Called Shot
Babe Ruth called his shot and hit a home run in the world series against the Chicago Cubs (baseballhall.org). -
Hitler Commits Suicide
After Hitler knew the war was over, and he knew that Nazi Germany was falling, he took his own life (History.com) -
Jackie Robinson Playing in the MLB
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to ever play in the MLB. -
The Marshall Plan
The Marshall plan was a plan to help Europe recover from their devastation after WWII from the US (https://www.ourdocuments.gov) -
The First Super Bowl
The Green Bay Packers won the first super bowl ever played in NFL history against the Kansas City Chiefs (history.com). -
The First Special Olympics
The first Special Olympics were played (Eunicekennedyshriver.org). -
First Olympic Games in The United States
The Olympics had been held in many other countries before, but this was the first time they were in the United States (olympic.org)
