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The Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock
Puritans from England migrated to the new world from England to avoid religious persecution. The first winter on American soil killed about half their numbers due to numerous diseases and starvation. As these colonists stated to settle down they were able to provide for their families through farming and even established more than a few cash crops. -
The American Revolution
July 4, 1776 America declared its' independence from the tyrannical nation of England. This is war would mark the birth of a free nation and would prove that with remarkable courage and valor the most unexpected outcome is possible. -
New England Renaissance(1800-1850)
This age brought the expression of things like the expression of national spirit or pride in one's country along with an advancement in American history. -
The White House is completed in the year 1800
On this day the white house would officially finish its' completion. This would be a mark of the nations capital for years to come as it is the focal point of D.C. as a whole. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase between the U.S. and France would dramatically expand the size of the United States opening up an entirely new frontier to be explored and tamed. -
Joseph Smith forms the first Mormon church
On this day Joseph Smith founded the first Mormon church in Fayette Township, New York. Smith claimed that he had been visited by an angel that told him about these ancient Hebrew tablet encrusted in gold. -
Slavery, Civil War, & the Transition to Realism (1850-1865)
This era saw the end of one of America's deadliest conflicts killing neatly 644,000 soldiers alone. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
This book was responsible for changing the hearts of many as it explicitly talks about the true treatment of slaves. It is said to have started a war according to Abraham Lincoln as it increased the tension between the north and the south. -
Lincoln's Assassination
On this day president Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. This event is important as it was the first time a U.S. president had been successfully assassinated. This event is also notably ironic as it marked one of the worst things that could have happened to south after the war, Lincoln believed that the best way to restore the union was to treat the south like the prodigal son of the bible as he believed they were still our brothers.
