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Manga Carta
The first document that limited a kings power. We used it to limit our government when creating our government. -
French and Indian war
The French and British fought in a war to gain control of North America. The British had higher taxes and made the colonist pay them from thee war. -
Lexington and concord
The Battle of Lexington & Concord was a battle in the American Revolution. This battle was the first American win. -
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
July 4 was when the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. This is important because it explained why America should be free. -
Battle of Saratoga
They won the battle of Saratoga surprisingly. This is important because the victory brought the French to war on our side. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British surrendered at the battle of Yorktown. The war was finally over. -
Treaty of Paris
John Jay helped with negotiating the treaty of Paris. THis which ended the American revolution. This was important because it helped us become the Untied states. -
First constitution
1787 was when the first constitution was created. This is important because it helps protect our rights. -
Bill of Rights
People didn’t believe that all of their rights were protected so they created the bill of rights. This is important because we got individual rights and freedom. -
Introduction to factories
Factories were introduced during the 19th centuries. This helped us produce more. -
Fort Sumter
The south of America attacked the North during civil war. This was the battle over slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln freed the states from the south. This was important because all slaves were freed. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Lincoln gave a speech called the Gettysburg address at the battle of Gettysburg. This inspired the North to fight in the war. -
South surrender
The south surrender to the North In VA. This is important because the North were winning the civil war to end slavery as a whole nation. -
Lincoln shot
President Lincoln was shot and killed after the civil war. This was important because he was known as the best president in America.
