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The Boston Massacre
British soldiers fired their wepons into a crowd of people because they feared for their lives. -
The Decleration of Independence
The United States of America declared their Independence from England. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was made by president Jackson and it doubled the size of the United States. Information from paper from lesson -
The Lewis and Clark Journey
Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Louisiana terriotry in 1804. They were able to log over 200 plant and animal species and they were able to make accurate maps of the west. Information from paper from lesson -
Donner Party
The Donner Party was a terrible event that happened during the move west. A group of people took a route that was supposed to be faster but it ended up adding lots of time to the trip. It lasted through the winter and the people ran out of food and ended up eating eachother. Information from paper from lesson -
The Start of the civil war
The Union army was fighting against the Confederate army for equal rights for all races. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
The confederate army attacked the union army. After a 33-hour fight, the union army surrendered. -
Bombing of Peral Harbor
The Japanese attacked Pearl harbor. They blew up many battle ships and killed many soldiers and sailors. -
Brown vs. The board of Education
The Supreme court decided that having separate public schools for black and white children was unconstitutional. -
Opening of Walt Disney World in Florida
Walt Disney bought property in Florida so that he could build Walt Disney World. However, Walt passed away in 1966 so he never saw his dream come true. -
Elvis Presley's death
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September 11, 2001
The World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked by terrorists. Many people were killed and injured. -
My birthday
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Michel Jackson's Death
Michel Jackson died in his home from a drug overdose after his doctor gave him the medicine. He served two years in jail for Jackson’s death.
