Carter Freeman, Four Important things in this first 100 years of America By cfreeman Period: Jan 1, 1776 to Dec 31, 1876 The first hundred years Jul 4, 1776 The declaration of independence is signed. Take a guess Jun 12, 1812 The war of 1812 The war of 1812 began this day. Aug 16, 1858 The First Transatlantic Cable The first transatlantic cable connecting europe and north america through telegraph Apr 12, 1861 Civil war begins