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Significant Events in United States History
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Founding of Jamestown
The first etablished colony of the United States -
Mayflower lands in Massachusetts
Established government where people abide by majority rule. -
Mayflower Compact signed
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French and Indian War
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Boston Massacre
It motivated Americans to stand up against the British -
Boston Tea Party
It motivated Americans to stand up against British -
Declaration of Independence
The final thing that gave colonists confidence in declaring independence or fighting the British back -
Battle of Saratoga
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Articles of Confederation
Declared congress in full authority -
Battle of Yorktown
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Constitution of the United States
It was the first law-based document that is still used today -
Federalist Papers
A number of essays to try and persuade New Yorkers to ratify constitution -
George Washington elected president
It set up the basis and foundation of America -
Bill of Rights
Established human rights -
Louisiana Purchase
The first step in greatly expanding the United States -
Missouri Compromise
Admits missouri as a slave state -
The Alamo
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Compromise of 1850
Admits California as free state and slave law enacted -
Emancipation Proclamation
Freed slaves which meant that tension between races declined -
Lincolns Assassination
