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When the Cupcake was Introduced
The cupcake was first mentioned by an American baker named Amelia Simmons where she wrote in her recipe book "a light cake to bake in small cups." This was the take off for the cupcake world. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a paper signed by all of the founding fathers bringing together the 13 colonies that we know today! -
The Steamboat was Invented
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The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a deal that was made with France by our president at the time, Thomas Jefferson. The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from the French so we could have control over the Mississippi River and the port in new Orleans. -
Lewis and Clark Journey
The Lewis and Clark journey was the event of two men and their crews coming together to explore the Louisiana Territory. This event resulted in Clark making new maps for future pioneers, and Lewis discovering 178 different plant and animal species. -
The Train was Invented
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The Telegraph was Invented
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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution was a rebellion with the United States colonists and Tejanos. They teamed up to fight against the Mexican centralist government. -
The Donner Party
The Donner Party was a group of American Pioneers who were headed to California. Their leader, George Donner, had lead them through uneasy terrain, and bad weather. They eventually ran out of food and supplies and had to rely on cannibalism to survive. -
The California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began when James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. This brought around 30,000 people to California in the rush to get as much gold as they could find. -
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California Gold Rush
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Civil War
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Battle of Gettysburg
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Reconstruction
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Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Court House
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Lincoln's Assasination
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Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
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The Telephone was Invented
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The Electric Light Bulb was Invented
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The Automobile was Invented
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The Radio was Invented
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The Airplane was Invented
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Women were allowed to VOTE!
The United States added there 19th amendment to the US Constitution that allowed women the right to vote! -
Women were Permitted to Participate in Cheerleading!
Cheerleading was started in Minnesota in 1898, but was for males only. Later, in 1923 was when women took on the sport and it grew into what it is today! -
Television was Invented
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The VCR was Invented
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March on Washington
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The Atari 2600
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The Apple 2 Computer was Invented
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September 11th
A catastrophic event that took place in New York, New York where the famous skyscrapers, the Twin Towers, were attacked by terrorists. -
My birthday!
This is the day the world was given a reason to be happy! :) -
Taylor Swift's First Album Published
Taylor Swift's first album was released to the public, and this is when her stardom took off. -
The First Cupcake Wars Episode Aired
This was when the popular show on the Food Network, Cupcake Wars, aired their first episode!
