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Captain John Smith explorer and founder of Jamestown
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Henry Hudson explores North eastern North America including the Hudson River
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Treaty of Paris
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The Stamp Act
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The Boston Massacre
It made people want for freedom. -
The Boston Tea Party
It played a key role in the independence of America. -
Declaration of Independence
It justified our right to revolt against a government that no longer guaranteed us our natural rights. -
Articles of Confederation
It is important because it made the union of the thirteen states legal. -
John Adams is appointed to negotiate peace with England
Today, the U.S. has a good relationship with England. -
England officially declares an end to hostilities in America
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First President of the U. S. is George Washington
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Bill of Rights ratified
Americans have certain rights that can't be denied. -
Fugitive Slave Act passed
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Louisiana Purchase
It more than double the size of the U. S. and therefore was the reason that the country expanded. -
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explore the Louisiana Territory
It helped to bring settlers to the Louisiana Territory because they wanted to know what was bought from France. -
U. S. slave trade with Africa ends
It is important because there or no longer any slaves. -
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War of 1812 begins
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Battle of Gettysburg
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Abraham Lincoln is assassinated
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Civil Rights Act of 1866
It is still important today because everyone should be equal and not discriminated against because of race.
