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Significant Event in US History
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Settlement of Jamestown
This was the first settlement of the new colonies. -
Mayflower Compact Signed
The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony and of the United States -
French and Indian War
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Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a key event in the growth of the American Revolution. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War -
Beginning of Revolutionary War
This war freed the US from Britan's control -
Declaration of Independence was signed
This document declared our independence from Britain. -
Siege of Yorktown
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Surrender of Corn Wallis
This surrender marked the end of the Revolutionary War. -
Constitution Ratified
This document is what the US is ran by. -
George Washington was elected President
He was the first president of the United States. -
Bill of Rights Put Into Effect
Draws out liberties that were not listed in the Constitution. -
War of 1812
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The Louisiana Purchase
Gained resources from the land. -
Annexation of Texas
Opened up more land for resources and gave the U.S. the best state in the country. -
South Seceded from the Union
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Beginning of Civil War
The Civil War Settled the differences between the North and the South. -
Amancipation Proclamation
It set the laws to free slaves. -
Assassination of Abe Lincoln
