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U.S. History 1776-1945

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  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    American's declare their independence from England. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author.
  • Constitution

    Constitution

    Replaced the Articles of Confederation. Written primarily by James Madison. Great Comprimise helped to establish the bicameral legislature.
  • Bill of Rights was ratified

    Bill of Rights was ratified

    The first 10 amendments are added to the constitution which help appease anti-federalists in the Great Compromise.
  • 13th Amendment

    13th Amendment

    Slavery was abolished
  • 14th Amendment

    14th Amendment

    Gives former slavs citienship and offers them protection under United States Law.
  • 15th Amendment

    15th Amendment

    Denies U.S. governments the ability to deny the right to vote based upon color.
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    Progressive Era

  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War

    The Spanish-American War begins and lasts untill August 12, 1898. Teddy Roosevelt's Roughriders lead the way to victory at San Juan Hill.
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    World War I

  • Black Tuesday

    Black Tuesday

    U.S. Stock market crashes and ushers in the beginning of the "Great Depression"
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    The Great Depression

    The Great Depression began with Black Tuesday and ended with the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
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    World War II

  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor.