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Colonization
Many people during this era were leaving Europe and going to America. -
Slavery in America
Many slaves were coming from the transatlantic slave trade and were working the south. -
French and Indian War
Began in 1754, but the war was not declared until 1756. The French and Natives of North America fought as allies against the British. -
The stamp act
Passed by the British Parliament. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. -
American Revolution
The American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies won independence from Great Britain, becoming the United States of America. -
Revolutionary wars
Many important battles including the battle of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, etc. -
Trail of tears
tens of thousands of Native Americans were being moved to reservations. -
Reconstruction
The 13th amendment is passed which frees enslaved African Americans. -
Invention of basketball
basketball was created by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. -
Immigration to the US
many people Immigrated to America in the 1900s to large cities for anew opportunities. -
Henry Ford
Invented the assembly line which made it easier and cheaper for cars to be made. Invented the widespread car called the model . -
Creation of the NBA
The NBA was created in 1946 because the two leagues, Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL) merged. -
best player
Micheal Jordan scored 63 points. -
First game
Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns on May 11, 1992. The two teams combined to score 304 points, with the Trail Blazers defeating the Suns 153–151. -
Miami champions
Lebron leads the Heat to the his first ring of many.