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Migration over the land-bridge (About 18000 years ago, 16000 BC)
About 18,000 years ago, people from eastern Asia started migrating over the Bering Sea,which used to be dry land or a land bridge. This event was important to the U.S. because it was the beginning of people from Asia to migrate into new lands They spread out, possibly following food. -
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Top 5 events in U.S. history
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The First Colony was Established
In 1607, people from foreign countries established the first colony in the U.S. at Jamestown, Virginia. This event was important because it was the beginning of the 13 colonies which eventually led to the forming of the United States of America. -
The Slave Trade
In North and South America, africans were enslaved and brought back to work as slaves. Most of these new slaves lived a very harsh life. Some traders exchanged products for slaves. The Slave Trade was what triggered the Civil War. It was a great unfairness to those innocent Africans and made people push for a law that stated freedom and equality. -
Adoption of the Declaration of Independence
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. It was a great step toward equality and justice. The document stated that all men are created equal and banned slavery. It brought relief to many men in the U.S. -
9/11
On September 11, 2001 the Twin Towers were brought to the ground as planes flew straight into them. It was a grim day in New York City at the World Trade Center. Many people were killed. It is very important to U.S. history because 9/11 was one of the most horrifying events in history. It was a terrorist attack by Al Queda and affected millions.
