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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Also known as the "Fourth of July," The signing of the declaration of independence was a statement announcing the start of the thirteen colonies and United States' independance from Great Britian. -
Ratification of the United States Constitution
This was the day when the congress adopted the 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution and sent it to states for ratification. -
Patent issued for Cotton Gin
This was when Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin succesfully applied for a patent for the cotton gin. The cotton gin made it easier to remove seeds from cotton. This invention caused more cotton to be produced in the south. -
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Lewis & Clark expedition
The Lewis and Clark expedition was an expedition led by explorers Meriweather Lewis, and William Clark to explore the open land of the Louisiana Purchase and try to make it all the way to the Pacific Ocean. On the way, they ran into Native American tribes that supplied them with food, water, shelter, and even their own horses! -
First mill built in Lowell, Massachusetts
This was when the first textile mill was built. Mills were basically factories run by a river which manufactured things like clothing. However, the mills had terrible working conditions and were closed. -
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Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was when President Andrew Jackson forced Native American tribes out west since some people said the only way to end problems with them is to push them to the west. Many Native Americans died during the long journey out wrst, on foot. -
Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill
This was when a gauy named John Sutter found gold in a river. This event caused the great California Gold Rush. -
Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidaglo
This was the war on Mexico and America ended. The treaty gave 525,000 suare miles to America causing the creation of the states Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. -
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Battle of Fort Sumter
This was when Fort Sumter in South Carolina was bombarded for two days until the south surrendered -
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Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloddiest and most important battle of the American Civil War, -
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Battle of Gettysburg
The of Battle of Gettysburg was the most important battle of the American Civil War. It was also the bloodiest battle of the civil war because 23,049 Union soldiers and 28,063 Union soldier were either injured, wounded, or even killed in battle. -
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The Battle of Little Bighorn
The Battle of Little Bighorn was a two day battle that is sometimes called "Cluster's Last Stand. America fought indian tribes such as the Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho. -
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The Great Depressionn
The Great Depression was a great economic crisis that started after the stock market crashed on October 27th, 1939.And the result of that was many people lost their jobs. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing was one of the most historic moments when Louis Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to ever set foot on the moon. -
September 11th Attacks
September 11th was four attacks organized by the Islamic terrorist group al-Queda. Three planes crashed into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center in New York City causing the towers to collapse An explosion happened at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and a fourth plane crashed into Shanksville, Pennsylvania -
My Birthday
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Inaguration of Barack Obama
This day was when Barack Obama's first term as president began. The ceremony was the most watched event for a global audience from people watching it either on television or on the internet