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Significant Events in United States History
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Founding of Jamestown
I think the founding of Jamestown is one of the most important events in U.S history because it’s success proved that successful English colonization in the Americas was possible. -
Mayflower Compact
Because the Mayflower Compact was the first example of a documented colonial self government. I believe it is one of the most important events in U.S history. -
Boston Massacre
I believe The Boston massacre is one of the most important events in U.S history because, it made American colonists realize that the British were only there to take away their liberty. This event was a major step towards the revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
I believe that the Boston tea party is one of the most important events in U.S history because, It showed the British that the colonists refused to abide by the tax laws they had set. The patriotic gain from this event also helped to encourage the Americans to revolt. -
First continantal congress
I think the First Continental Congress is one of the most importan events in U.S history, because the event made a historical first step towards an independant United States government. -
American Revolutionary War
Because the American Revolution led to the independence of America from the Kingdom of Great Britain. I believe that it is one of the most important events in U.S history. -
Olive Branch Petition
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The Ratification of the Declaration of Independence
I believe The Ratification of the Declaration of Independence is one of the most important events in U.S history because it explained our right to revolt against Britain, and gain our independence. -
Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
Because the Articles of Confederation was the first attempt of a constitution for a new independent U.S government. I believe it is one of the most important events in U.S history. -
Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris
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Ratification of the United States Constitiution
Because it became the foundation of United States law, and government. I believe the Ratification of the United States Constitution is one of the most important events in U.S history. -
Gerorge Washington comes into office.
Because the election of George Washington marked him as the first leader of a new independent nation. I believe it is one of the most important events in U.S history. -
Beginning of Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Anexation of Texas
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Califronia Gold Rush
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Beginning of the American Civil War
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Emancipation Proclomation
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13th Amendment
