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The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. It was written to save people from the governments rules.
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France sold the Louisiana territory to Thomas Jefferson upon his request. France accepted to sell the land because they needed money. America then doubled in size and gained control of the Mississippi River.
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The Lewis and Clark journey is when Jefferson told them to go explore the western part of America. They traveled up the Missouri River and went all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
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Texan colonists who lived in a Mexican Providence rebelled against the Mexican government ways.
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The California Gold Rush is when gold was found in California by James W. Marshall and a lot of people started traveling out west to go to California and look for gold.
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Fort Sumter was attacked by federate troops. It is important because this is the attack that started the civil war.
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The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln. It should be remembered because Union soldiers were praised and he renewed his commitment to winning the civil war.
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The Titanic sank after striking an Ice burg. It was the biggest and most luxurious ship of its time. We should remember it because it was thought to be unsinkable but a lot of innocent lives were lost because it wasn't unsinkable.
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Adolf Hitler invaded many countries. One of which was Germany. We should remember this event because of the horrible act committed and all of of the innocent people that had to get involved.
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Japanese bombed our USA Military Troops. We should remember this because people fighting for our country died.
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The NAACP group tries to show that separate schools were unequal. It is important because this led to public schooling
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Elvis Presley died at the age of 42. This event is important because
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September 11th was a horrible day. A plane crashed into the Twin Towers in NYC. Hundreds of people were killed. It is important to remember because of all the people who died in the event.
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On this day I was born. It is important because its the day I entered the world.
