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Publishing of the Webster's Dictionary
In the 1800s, many people were writing stories and books, using a more American style of writing. This inspired Noah Webster to create his American Dictionary of the English Language, using the new American way of writing, while also listing the American slang words. This was published in 1828 and later edited in 1840. The major significance of this event was giving Americans something unique and pride worthy about their country. -
Election of 1828
This election was when Andrew Jackson took office on November 3, 1828. Recently, Jackson had been defeated in the election of 1824. However, later the voting rights were changed, allowing more people to vote. The major significance of this election was the expansion of democracy, where more people had a chance to vote. They had the chance to vote for Jackson, the "Common Man", who had a similar life to theirs. -
Battle of the Alamo
This war started on February 23, 1836 and ended on March 6, 1836, when Texas wanted to become a self-governing state. The Battle of the Alamo then officially started, when Texas wanted to rebel. Santa Anna’s troops attacked the Texans. Suddenly, the Texans ran out of their supply of ammunition. The Battle of the Alamo was finished, resulting in a win for Mexico. This event was important because it made Texans realize how hard they were going to need to fight for their freedom. -
Lowell Massachusetts Girls Labor Strike
In the Lowell Massachusetts Mill of 1836, a labor union of women began to protest against the awful working conditions in the factories, and went on strike. In 1835 and 1836 this inspired 140 other strikes to take place. However, this led to the Panic of 1837, where jobs were scarce and labor fell apart. This event is significant because it showed how women are treated unfairly and have rights to protest. Also, it showed a gathering of women to fight for the same mission. -
Beginning of the Trail of Tears
The beginning of the Trail of Tears started on July 6, 1838. Tribes, such as the Choctaw, were pushed from Georgia into the Indian Territory. Since the Cherokees had scarce supplies on their journey to the west, many grew ill in the winter of 1838-1839 . This rough journey to the Indian Territory was called the Trail of Tears, describing the agony of the Indians. The major significance of this event showed the way of how the United States would deal with upcoming conflicts with the Indians. -
Death of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith was a Mormon who founded Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. However, many people did not agree with the Mormon religious customs. Some Mormons were even held as prisoners, including Joseph Smith. On June 27, 1844, a mob surrounded the Carthage Jail, where a group of Mormons were kept. There they shot Joseph Smith. The major significance is showing how the Mormon religion was not willingly accepted into the United States. Also, Smith basically started the Mormon religion in US. -
Frederick Douglass Publishes Autobiography
Douglass was also a abolitionist speaker and who had great talent and courage while giving these speeches. In 1845, Frederick Douglass published his own autobiography about his life as a slave. This event is significant because it showed people how talented African Americans really are. Douglass took courage in this and proved that slaves are actual people also. This made many white people realize that they treated people, made just like them, awful and cruel. -
Irish Potato Famine
In 1845, Ireland’s main food source, the potato, had an extreme food shortage due to a disease. During this time, 1 million people were killed while others had to emigrate. The major significance of this event was showing the Irish that they should emigrate to America for new opportunities. Also, they had to adapt to the changes around them. -
Thoreau Writes Walden
Thoreau moved to a cabin that he built by the Walden Pond in 1845. There, he wrote a book about his life in the woods, or specifically in Walden, and about spiritual life. After being taught by Emerson, Thoreau urged people with the idea of civil disobedience, which is protesting peacefully instead of violently. The major significance of this event was how Thoreau showed people how their spiritual life and religion is very important. -
Beginning of the California God Rush
On January 24, 1848, John Marshall had found gold. Then, everyone internationally eagerly to move towards California in hopes of becoming very wealthy. Since people from different nations and races were coming over, it led to prejudice issues. The major significance of this is the great economic impact it had on California. When the gold rush ended in 1852, about 250,000 more people rushed to California, increasing the population. -
End of the War of Mexico
This event occured on April 25, 1846 and ended on February 2, 1848. Mexico was mad that Texas became a US state, so Polk sent troops into Mexico in 1846. During this time, Americans had also captured New Mexico and California. Later, both sides collided however, Santa Anna retreated after the Battle of Buena Vista. The war ended on February 2, 1848 with the Treaty of Guadalupe. This event is significant because the United State gained Texas along with the land of the Mexican Cession. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were two women who believed African Americans and women were not treated right and held the Seneca Falls Convention for women’s rights on July 19 and 20, 1848. The significance of this event is showing people how women are treated unfairly and something needs to be changed. These women not only proved that they wanted to be treated with certain rights, but also brought a group of women together. -
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