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Declaration of Independance was signed
The declaration of independance was one of the best and most important changes to our government. It keeps us all in order and not going crazy with everything in the United States. -
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Things that happened over the history of the U.S.
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U.S. Constitution was signed
The U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. This is what keeps us all steady in the United States. -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney patent his Cotton Gin in 1794, a machine that quickly and easily seperates cotton fibers from their seeds. The fibers are made into clothing and other cotton goods. This made the demand for American slavery grow as the demand for cotton workers rapidly grew. This was a key factor in the outbreak of the American Civil War. -
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was when people from all over the world came to San Francisco in search of gold. James Marshall found a golden nugget in a river close to where he lived. When the news spread that James found gold, people came to try to get rich quick. This was the start of the "Gold Rush". California's population went from less than 1000 people to 100,000 people during the peak of the Gold Rush. A total of two million dollars of gold was extracted during this historical period. -
Fort Sumter
This was te first battle of the Civil War. This battle only lasted a day, but was a very deadly one. -
Seige of vicksburg
This was a very important part of the civil war. It did not end until July 4 1863. This was a hard battle to win. -
Hiroshima was bombed
Hiroshima was a major resource to the people of Japan during Pearl Harbour. If we didnt bomb Hiroshima we might not have won the war. -
Mt. St. Helens eruption
Mt.St. Helens erupted an amazingly powerful burst of ashes in 1980. It was one of the largest eruptions in the U.S. It was also a terrorfying day to bystanders. The first and largest eruption was a huge disaster, however it offered scientist oppertunities to study the valcano. -
My Birthday
My birthday was in 2001. My birthday is the day i came into the world. I am now 13. This is important because if i wasnt born im not alive! -
World trade center is attacked
September, 11, 2001, was a terrible day. The day the world trade center was attacked. Both towers fell on this day. Many bystanders were scared and wished they could help as they watched this all take place. Tis attack made us more aware about terrorists in the U.S.
