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Columbus Discovers the Island South of North America
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The Virginia Company of London send a group of Nobleman to settle in the New World.
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The Pilgrams land in Plymouth to escape Religious persecution in England. Sign the Mayflower Compact while in route.
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The colonies ban to gether and declare their independence from Great Britain. Starting the Revolutionary War.
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The U.S. Constitution is ratified, establishing our system of government.
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Civil War begins after South Carolina succeeds from the Union.
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The Civil War ends, reuniting the Union. Abraham Lincoln is assasinated.