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May 1, 1575
The English Arrive
The Europeans arrive in Jamestown, Virginia. This is important because it was the first settlement in the USA. -
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Industrail Revolution
America switched from manual labor to machines. This helps America become a leader in manufacturing goods globally. -
Colonies declare war on Britan
Colonies begins to fight for it's freedom. Sick of the taxes and constant control, the colonists vote to fight for freedom. -
USA becomes a country
After a long and bloody war, the colonies succed from Britan and becomes the USA. This is important because the USA truely was the USA then. -
Nine Eleven
Nine Eleven was the largest terriorist attack in U.S. history, with the most lives lost. 4 airplanes were hijacked, 3 of them hit their targets (World Trade Center, Pentagon) the last one is unknown.