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The Boston Tea Party was a protest of the tea act. Americans were mad that the British were taxing them without representation, so they threw a ship load of tea into the ocean to protest. I chose this event because it is one of the most well known protests in American history, and it show Americans standing up for themselfs.
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The American Revolution was a major war in America, which was fought against Great Britain. After several years, the Americans won. I chose this event because it showed the world that we are our own country and are just as good as any other country.
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On July 4th, 1776, one of the most important documents in United States history was signed. The Declaration of Independence has a lot of significance, and is very important. I chose this event because it is the starting point of America being a free country. If we never had the Declaratioin of Independence, we would not be where we are today and could still be part of Great Britain.
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The Constitution is still in place today, and is still a very important document. I chose this event because the United States Constitution is such a great document that sets the standards for government documents. This event is very important in American history because it made living in the United States safer, and more peaceful.
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The Bill of Rights shows the basic human rights you have. It says the basic rights you have that can not be took away from you in America. I chose this event because it is a very significant document that plays a big part in everyday life.
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The Louisiana Purchase doubled the amount of land the United States owned. Thomas Jefferson played a big part in this purchase. I chose this event because it doubled the amount of land america owned, and got us closer to the west coast which we would soon own too.
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The Civil War was an important war in American history. The Northern and Southern states were fighting each other, and the North won. I chose this event because it killed a very large amount of people, and had an effect on the abolishing of slavery.
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The 13th amendment is one of the most important amendments. This ammendment abolished slavery in the United States. I chose this event because when it was put into effect the southern states had to find a better way to make money, so it changed the way they lived their lives.
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A very large amount of people attended Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic speech. Martin showed people that the color of your skin is not something people shouuld be judged for. I chose this event because it is one of the most famous speeches in American history.
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On September 11th, 2001, there were a series of attacks in America. Terrorists crashed airplanes into both twin towers, the pentagon, and one, headed to the white house, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. I chose this event because a large amout of people died, and it will be remembered forever. Also, security is much more strict now because of this event.
