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The first Colonies
Several persons including one people leaving England to discover other contries for many reasons. Some leaving England because they were persecuted.Others to do business. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, when agricultural societies became more industrialized and urban. The transcontinental railroad, the cotton gin, electricity and other inventions permanently changed society. -
The Independence
Since 1763,the relation between England and it's America colonies did not cease deteriorating,until turning to war in April 1775. In July 1776, of the thirteen colonies voted the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. -
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Westward Expansion
The conquest of the Westward Expension began at the beginning of the 19s. After gainig their independence the American settlers tried to reach the Pacific Ocean. The immense territories beyond the eastern seaboard alloowed the settlement of millions of European immigrants in search of a better life. But in order for this to happen, the white settlers would expel, deport and massacre the natives.
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The Constitution
After the sucess of their Independence. The representatives of the colonies decide to write a convention. A set of texts that will determine the organisation and operation of the country. George Washington will be the first President of the United States. -
The Bill of Rights
So that everyone feels equals, The Bill of Rights has been created. Is the set of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It limits the powers of the federal government and guarantees freedom of the press, speech, religion, assembly etc.. -
Manifest destiny
O'Sullivan a newspaperman create this term. Is an ideology according to which a nation has as its divine mission the expension of "civilization" to the natives towards the west. -
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Civil War
The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights and westward expansion.
