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Congress approved the last text of the Declaration of Independence. Independence was declared on July 2, 1766. It wasn't signed until August 2, 1766.
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On April 30, 1803, the United States purchased land from the French. The United States purchased 828,000 square miles for 15 million dollars. This land was west of the mississippi.
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Lewis and Clark made a journey west to explore the Louisiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson appointed them to explore it.
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An American got some families and moved to Texas as long as they followed the Mexican Laws. Thay did until there was so many Americans that they out numbered the Mexicans by 6 to 1. These two countries wet to war and the Americans won so the United States now owned Texas. orange book, pages 429-431
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This War happened because the Americans did not follow the Spanish laws. The Mexicans lost this war and Texas became part of the United States. orange book pages 433-437
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A month before Mexico lost California to the United States, James Marshall made a huge discovery. Marshall's discovery ked to the one of the biggest migrations. orange book, page 439-441
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General P.G.T. Beauregard, in command of the Confederate Forces around Charleston Harbor, opened fired on Fort Sumter. On April 13 Major Robert Anderson, garrison commander, surrendered.
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Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. He played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Segragation of public schools was against the 14th amendment so therefore was unconstitutional.
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He was born on August 24, 1960. He retired on October 6, 2001. Cal Ripken Jr. holds the baltimore Orioles records for games played, at bats, runs, hits, doubles, home runs, total bases, RBI's, and extra base hits.
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ON November 22, 1963, President JFK was shot. This assassination took place in Dallas Texas.
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Elvis was one of the greatest musicians there ever was.
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This is the day I was born.
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Terrorists attacked the twin towers. The towers fell and thousands of people died.
