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Founding of the Jamestown Colony
Jamestown was a settlement in the Colony of Virginia. The founding of Jamestown is important because it was the first permanent english colony. It is also 13 years before pilgrims landed at plymoth in Massachusetts. Jamestown served as the capital of the colony from 1616 untill 1699 -
Steam Boat
The steam boat is important because it carries more, goes faster, and can move up stream. If you had a flat boat you could sell the goods and the wood but then you have to walk home, that is time consuming. If you had access to a steam boat you could sell more of your product and move faster. ( i got the date from (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat) but i got all the information from the movie) -
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The signing of the declaration is important be cause it signifies a set of laws for citizens to follow. Many people signed the Delcaration of Independence, about 56 men. These men were very important like the presdent John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. -
Ratification of the United States Constitution
September 13, 1788's ratified version of the constitution change the United States and the ways of government. -
The Louisianna Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was an 828,000 square mile land which was offered to the Americans by the French. This was important because it would double the size of the United States. The United States president wanted to buy the land due to farmers eventually expanding. So when the land was purchased the President sent Lewis and Clark to explore. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase) -
The Lewis and Clark Journey
When the Louisiana Purchase was made the President sent Captain Meriwether Lewis and second Lieutenant to go search the land. This is important because a lot of people died during the Journey and the first map of the land was made. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition) -
Texas Revolution
The war was started when the Texans started to become more self-efficient, and didn’t need to be a part of Mexico. Mexico didn’t like that so war broke out. This is important because Texas became its own republic.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gold_Rush) -
War with Mexico
The America vs. Mexico war started when Mexico passed American land “…and shed American blood upon American soil.” The Americans won the war and Mexico had to recognize Texas as an independent republic. This is important because Texas became an independent republic. (www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMexican%25E2%2580%2593American_War&ei=iil8UsWrI4Wo4AO8iIC4Dw&usg=AFQjCNFsEq5bVok8JZWng__Lnt7dJgZv-Q&bvm=bv.55980276,d.d -
Harper's Ferry
Harper's Ferry was a "federal arsenal in virginia; captured in1859 during an antslavery revolt". Harper's Ferry is important because that is where (McDougal Littell Pg. 490-497) -
The California Gold Rush
A gold nugget was found by James Marshall. The word of gold in California was told to tons of people and they left their house and family to go to get gold. Mexicans, Chinese, English, German, Irish, Belgium’s, and Native Americans came to mine for gold. This is important because states grew larger and larger and the technological advances were made during this time. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gold_Rush) -
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln was important because he was the President of the United States of America. The day of Lincolns death was good friday, but iwasn't a good day for him. Mr. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, he was a famous actor. -
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World War 1
World War 1 started because coflicts in hostility; but militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism also casued coflict as well. It is important beacuse of the vast deaths of soldiers. The war lasted for about four years. -
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
It is important because it was the worst stock market crash in America. The crash signified the beginning of the Great Depression. This effected tons of people, lost of men were taken o war to fight. -
The First Appearance of Superman in Action Comics
In January Jerry Siegel wrote the first story about 'Superman' in 1933. This is important because 'Superman' became a legend and hero to many kids. -
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The Years of World War II
World War 2 involved a large magority of the worlds nations. It is important because it was the most widespread war it involved around 100 million people. It lasted around six years. -
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The Years of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War lasted 19 years, 5 months, 4 weeks and 1 day. The location of the war was South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand. The victor of the war was North Veitnam. -
The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was inaugurated thirty-fifth President of the United States of America. -
The First Appearance of Spider-Man in Comics
Spiderman was created by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee in 1962. Spiderman is a hero and sets good examples for kids. -
The March on Washington
The "March On Washington" was for jobs and freedom in Washington. Also, Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream speech" to support the Black Americans. Around 250,000,000 showed up for the speech because Martin Luther King wanted to get his thought out to the public. -
The First Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs
The first superbowl First Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs.The game was played in Los Angeles, California. This was important because it was the first superbowl and today the superbowl is a pretty big deal. The winner of the gme was the green bay packers with a score of 35. -
The First Inauguration of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Regan was inaugurated fortieth Presdident of the United States of American. -
My Birthday!
Karlie Sweigart was born! -
9/11
On 9/11 a terrorist hijacked a plane and crashed into the world trade center also known as the twin towers in New York City. This is important because of what happen many people that died and the heros that tried to help save them. This happen on September 11 2001. -
The First Inauguration of Barrack Obama
Barrack Obama was inaugurated forty-fourth President of the United States of America. -
Garden Spot
On this date it was my first day of middle school I was excited.But, I was new and I met a lot of the kids in the school. It was a great experience and very fun. This is important to me because it was a big change when I moved schools. -
Graduated from High School.
Karlie Sweigart graduated from Garden Spot Middle School with the highest IQ in her class. She was named the smartest person in te world, alslo Karlie invented time traveling at age 15. -
Karlie Won the lottery
Karlie won over 9 billion dollars off the lottery. She bought a house and began a soup kitchen and a store for the less fortunate. She also donated some of the money to other organizations. -
Karlie Sweigart became President
Karlie Sweigart was elected President. She was the firs female president. She said " I have great plan for this country."
