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Declartion of Independence
The colonies were tired of British rule, so they decided to create the Declaration of Independence. Congress selected a small committee to create ideas and write it. The person who actually wrote the draft was Thomas Jefferson. He was able to create most of the draft in two weeks, and the document was adopted two days later by Congress on July 4, 1776. All the members of Congress signed their names on the paper, and the colonies declared themselves free from British rule. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a deal between the United States and France. President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana for $15 million which was roughly 3 cents an acre. The purchase doubled the size of the nation and gave the United States control of the Mississippi River. Thomas Jefferson later sent Meriweather Lewis and William Clark to explore it. -
Lewis and Clark Journey West
After purchasing the Louisiana, Thomas Jefferon sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. Lewis recorded over 200 new plant and animal species unknown to European science. Clark created new and accurate maps of the territory. On the journey, they recieved help from many natives, especially Sacagawea. She helped find food, translate, and path ther way. When Lewis and Clark returned, they were honored by the public. -
Trail of Tears
After President Jackson's Indian Removal Act, the Cherokee took the case to court. The Cherokee won the case. However, President Jackson commanded his troops to remove them. The Cherokee were forced to march 2,200 miles to a Indian reservation in Oklahoma. About 25 percent of the Cherokee died along the way. President Jackson had no right to remove the natives. It was a tragic event that should have never taken place. -
California Gold Rush
After the discovery of gold in California, thousands of Americans hurried west to claim their share. It also brought in people from around the world. However, most did not find gold. The people that made the most profit were actually the merchants. They sold over priced goods which made them a fortune. This helped significantly helped America economically. -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed as part of the Compromise of 1850. It was an attempt to stop the tension between the North and South. The law allowed fugitives, whether they were or not, to be arrested without a warrant and jury trial. Southerners supported it, but Northerners were outraged because they had to help capture the runaways. For example, abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin to show her anger. -
Bleeding Kansas
After the March 1855 election, proslavery settlers outnumbered the antislavery settlers. This was because about five thousand proslavery residents of Missouri came and voted illegally. However, antislavery settlers rejected it. Tensions tensified between the two sides and led to many attacks. Violence continued for three years. Therefore, the territory was known as "Bleeding Kansas." -
Harpers Ferry
John Brown was an abolitionist extremist who captured the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry. Brown along with 18 followers captured Harpers Ferry and attempted to start a slave uprising. However, no slave joined them, and the U.S. marines defeated them. Only two escaped, and ten were killed. Browm and six others were captured. Brown was tried for treason and was sentecned to hang. Southerners were outraged by his actions, but many abolitionist respected him. -
Attack On Fort Sumter
The southern states were taking control of most of the federal forts located within their borders. Fort Sumter was the Confederates next target. Since Fort Sumter was running out of supplies, President Lincoln was faced with a hard decision. If he sent supplies, he risked war. However, if he didn’t the fort would be easily taken over. Lincoln decided to send supplies, but the Confederates attacked before the supplies came. They took over the fort, and this marked the beginning of the Civil War. -
The First Computer
The first computer was called ENIAC. It was financed by different US groups, and its creation was led by General Gladeon Marcus Barnes. Primarily used to calculate artillery firing tables, one of its first program was the study of the hydrogen bomb. Made from millions of different components, the massive computer weighs around 27 tons. However, it wasn’t that reliable because several tubes burned out every day. That doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a huge advancement in technology. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
The case originally started because an African American girl, named Linda Brown, had to go across town to go to school. Linda's dad and NAACP sued so Linda could attend a closer school. A total of five school cases came together under the name Brown vs. Board of Education. The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on the case. Segregation became illegal, but it proved difficult to enforce. -
Death of Elvis
Elvis was an extremely popular singer and dancer from the 50s. However, he was highly controversial with parents. When he died on August 16, 1977, people around the nation were shocked. No one knows how he actually died except for his close family, but many suspect it was from an overdose of drugs. Many people, still to this day, believe that Elvis faked his death. It is the cause of many conspiracies and is a controversial subject. Either way, Elvis was adored by millions. -
9/11
On 9/11/01, terrorists took control of four planes and flew them into the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon. However, the fourth plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field. The devastating event helped bring Americans together, and America also recieved foreign support. U.S. officials determined that a terrorist group called al Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden, did it. The U.S. took military action and freed Afghanistan from Taliban rule. They later found and killed bin Laden in 2011. -
My Birthday
The birth of the most awesome person ever. -
Anonymous
Anonymous is a notorious hacktivist (the words hacker and activist combined) group. The originated on the popular website 4chan in 2003. However, it wasn't until 2004 before the group became known as Anonymous. According to the group, there is no leader, and Anonymous is not a person, but an idea. Therefore, it is immortal. Anonymous have claimed to hack groups such as KKK and even the terrorist group ISIS. Even if they are just exaggerating, there is no denying their impact on the world. -
Death of Osama bin Laden
Osama bin Laden is leader of the terrorist group al-Qaeda and is the man responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attack as well as several others around the world. After 9/11, the US wanted to avenge their fallen, so they tracked down bin Laden. However, it wasn’t until nearly another decade when they finally tracked down and killed bin Laden in a residence in Pakistan. When Barrack Obama made the announcement that bin Laden was dead, most Americans were overjoyed. -
First American Ninja Warrior Competition
American Ninja Warrior is based off the Japanese show Sasuke. Originally, America sent the top 10 American athletes to compete in Japan. However, as of 2012, America created their own version of Sasuke. Before competitors got to actually attempt to complete the actual course, they would have to pass a regional qualifier and finals. In the end, 90 athletes tried their best to complete the four stage national finals. At the end of the event, not a single person was able to complete the course. -
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
The Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting is a tragic event. Adam Lanza was the one with the gun who did all the shootings. He killed 20 children and six adults. Before going to the school, Adam shot and killed his mother. However, as people arrived at the scene, Adam shot himself. This event is considered the deadliest mass shooting at a high school or grade school and the second deadliest mass shooting done by one person. However, even to this day, no evidence is given to why he did it.
