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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence shows the will power of the thirteen colonies, even back when we were still under the power of Great Britain. This is the most important document in the American history because it was the start of us fighting back against Great Britain for our freedom. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first Constitution of the United States. The ratification of the Articles wasnt until March 1, 1781. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
The British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his troops in Yorktown, Virginia. This is when the states finally became known as the United States of America. -
Treaty of Paris
This was signed after the Surrender at Yorktown. It granted the United States independence. This also gave the UD land from the Atlantic coast. -
End of American Revolution.
The end of this war meant that the United States is now free from Britain's rule. -
First Constitutional Convention
This is when people knew that the Articals of Confederation needed ratification. Congress wasnt able to pay soldiers, they had no power to tax, and the states usually turned down any plea for money from them. -
Constitution adopted at the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 produced the most enduring written Constitution ever created by man. They used this instead of the ineffectual Articles of Confederation, -
Federalists Papers
The Federakists Papers are 85 essays promoting the retification of the US Constitution. These helped sway the peoples and authors ideas for the Consitution. -
Washington Inaugurated
George Washington was inaugerated into his presidency. This is important because this is the only unanomis* vote for a president in history. -
Bill of Rights adopted
The Bill of Rights being added to the Constitution for the rights of the people. Without that, the people would have no say in the government, have no say in what they do, wear, or what they believe in. -
the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment states that you cannot hold a lawsuit of any kind against another from a different states or a foreign state. that is important because this protects a persons right, even if you are from a different state or country. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
This gave the president the ability to imprison or expel any alien (foreigners). This is important because some foreigners may impose danger to the people or to the peace of the US, -
Marbury vs. Madison
This was a case that questioned the ability of the Supreme Court to limit Congressional power by declaring legislation unconstitutional. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is when the United States bought 3,750,000 acres of land for $15,000,000 from the France. This brought fertile land to American farmers, so that they may grow crops for their people. -
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Lewis and Clark expedition
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were hired to map out the Louisiana Territory. That was were they met Sacagawea, who helped guide them. -
Embargo Act
This stopped trade between America and any other country. it was supposed to get Britain and France to stop fighting, but it had backfired, and later repealedin 1809. -
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War of 1812
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Hartford Convention
This convention was held to discuss the aftermath of the War of 1812. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty brought an end to the fighting at the Battle of New Orleans. This treaty consolidated American control over the Northwest Territory, A long partnership was in the formation after this. -
Battle of New Orleans
An invasion of New Orleans by 7,500 british soldiers who were defeated by Andrew Jackson/s well protected army. -
McCulloch vs. Maryland
This court case was one where a bank employee refused to pay the tax enforced by the governament. This emposed questions against Congress, such as, did Congress have the authority? -
Missouri Compromise
To keep the balance between the slave and free states even, Maine was admitted as a free state, while Missouri was admitted as a slave state. Other than Missouri, there was allowed no slave states throughout the Louisiana Purchase. -
Monroe Doctrine
This was President Monroe's 7th message to Congress. It warned European powers not to interfere with the affairs of the Western Hemisphere, -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 consists of five laws passed in September of 1850 that dealt with the issue of slavery. California wanted in as a free state, which would upset the balance between the free and slave states. The Fugitive Slave Act was amended at the end, resulting in California becoming a free state. -
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Civil War
The Civil War was a war fought between the south and the north over slavery. There were states that didnt support either side but were called border states. When the north won the war, slavery was abolished. -
Emancipation Proclomation
The Emancipation Proclomation was said by Abraham Lincoln to free allslaves in the United States after the Civil War. Not many people from the south agreed with his decision, which is why a few months later, Abraham was shot. -
President Lincoln died
John W. Booth had shot Abraham Lincoln in the head at the Ford Theater on April 14th, 1865. But Abraham didn't pass until the following day. -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment completelyabolishes slavery or unwanted servatude. -
Alaska bought from Russia
The Alaskan territory was bought from the Russians for $7.2 million. This purchase increased the US/s territory by 20%. -
Jay's Treaty
This was signed between the US and Great Britain. Tensions between the two countries had been increasing since the end of the Revolutionary War.
