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Christopher columbus landed on an island which he believed to be india but it was actually an island in the bahamas.
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A group of settlers founded the first American colony in Jamestown, Virgina
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Tax on all pieces of parchment.
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The sugar act, the first of the taxes created for the americas was passed.
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A war between Great Brittan and the U.S was fought when the U.S wanted to become a free nation.
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George Washington became the first president of the United States of America.
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The first ten amendments in the constitution protecting the rights of us citizens.
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Jefferson won a close and bitter election to become president. Jefferson bought a large amount of land from the French called the louisiana purchase.
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Many people began to settle west in the hope of striking it rich by finding gold or having successful cattle drives.
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A treaty that ended the war between Great Brittan and th U.S
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A foriegn policy that stated that European nations should not interfere with any nation within the Americas
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A large gathering of women gathered in seneca falls to discuss and find a way to fight the opression of women.
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The North fought the South over the issue of slavery.
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Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves after the end of the civil war.
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Thomas Edison created an incandescent lightbulb and began to organize power plants to generate electricity.
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Protected the rights of workers by cutting hours and better working conditions.
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This act tried to force native Americans into American culture.
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This act outlawed trusts to prevent corruption.
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An act that protected the rights of African Americans.
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The north set rules and regulations for the south many of which were in relation to the newly freed slaves.
