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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "Discovers" America
Columbus set sail on August 3, 1492. Although Columbus originally thought he was traveling to the west Indies. On october 12, 1492, Columbus arived to " The New World". -
Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot Claims North America For England
On May 2nd,1497 Cabot and his three sons, and 15 crew members left Bristol on the "Mathew" to the New world. Finally, on June 24th,1497, Cabot and his crew landed somewhere on the coast of North America. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jacques Cartier explores the Great Lakes and the the St. Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier of France explores the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes in 1534. At first his purpose was to find gold and silver, but when he failed to do this France reduced its interest in North America. -
Virginia colony of Roanoke Island established by Walter Raleigh
Roanke Island was foundes in 1585, by Sir Walter Raleigh. Queen Elizabeth the 1st herself, granted Raleigh a patent to colonize America. -
Captain John Smith explorers and founded Jamestown
Jamestown was founded by John Smith on May 14, 1607. It was Englands first perment settlement. It searved as a capital for 83 years. -
Twenty slaves in Virginia Africans
Twenty slaves in Virginia Africans brought to Jamestown are the first slaves imported
into Britain’s North American colonies. Like indentured servants, they were probably freed after
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The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was written by the pilgrims. It was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.It was for those seeking freedom to practice Christianity on their time and not at the will of the church. -
First Public School (Boston Latin School)
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First College - Harvard College
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Colonial North America's slave trade begins
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The English Bill Of Rights
The Englishh Bill Of Rights was one of the basic documents of English Constitutional law. It addresed the rights of the citizens. -
The Lightning Rod
In 1749 Ben Franklin, invented the lightning rod. It was used so that lightning would nhave a lower risk of hitting houses and barns. -
The French and Indan War
The French and Indian War was also called other names. Like the " Seven Years War". It lasted until 1763. -
Proclamation of 1763 by King George lll
The Proclamation of 1763 was used to organize Great Britian's North American Empire. -
The Stamp Act
A tax brought on by the British Parliament. -
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a figure who gives kids prsents created by colonial America. -
The Revolution
The Revolutionary War was an up-heave at the end of the 17th century. It was because the 13 colonies wanted to break loose from England. It ended in 1784. -
The Declaration Of Independence
This told England that the origional 13 colonies were now independet states. -
Vermont is 1st colony to free all slaves
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Articles Of Confederation
The Articles Of Confederation searved as the first constition. -
The Costitution
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States Of America. -
Delaware
State Flower: Peach Blossom. -
Pennsylvania
State Insect:Firefly -
New Jersey
State Fruit: Blueberry -
Georgia
State Nickname: Empire State of the South, Peach State -
Connecticut
State Tree: White Oak -
Massachusetts
There is a house in Rockport built entirely of newspaper. -
Maryland
State Flower : The Black-Eyed Susan -
South Carolina
State Butterfly-Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly -
New Hampshire June 21, 1788
State Insect-Ladybug -
Virginia
State Bird-Cardinal -
New York
State Fish- Brook trout -
George Washington
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North Carolina
State Mammal-Gray squirrel -
1790 Census
4 million -
Rhode Island
State Bird-Rhode Island Red -
Vermont
State Insect-Honeybee -
The Bill Of Rights
The first Ten Amendments. This limits Te power of the Government. -
Kentucky
State Horse-
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The Cotton Gin
In 1793 Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. The Cotton Gin seperated the cotton seeds from the cotton. -
The 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment states that, judicial power over foreign nationals and limits the ability of citizens to sue states. -
Tennessee
State Reptile-Eastern box turtle -
George Washington
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John Adams
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1800 Census
5.3 million -
John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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Ohio
State Flower-Scarlet carnation -
The 12th Amendment
The 12th Amendment provides the procedure for electing the President and the Vice President. -
California
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Thomas Jefferson
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James Madison
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1810 Census
7.2 million -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was a conflict between the British empire and the U.S. This war was started for many reason but a main reason was that the British were suporting the Native Americans atacking the U.S. The war lasted until 1815. -
Louisiana
State Dog-Catahoula Leopard Dog -
Indiana
State Bird-Cardinal -
James Madison
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James Monroe
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Mississippi
State Water Mammal-Bottlenosed dolphin -
Illinois
State Fish-Bluegill -
Alabama
State Bird-Yellowhammer -
1820 Census
9.6 million -
Maine
State Cat-Maine coon cat -
Missouri
State Aquatic Animal-Paddlefish -
James Monroe
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John Quincy Adams
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The Graham Cracker
In 1829 the Graham Cracker was Invented. It was invented in Bound Book, New Jersy by a Presbyterian, Rev. Sylvester Graham. -
Andrew Jackson
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John Quincy Adams
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1830 Census
12.8 million -
The Indian Removal Act (1838 Trail of Tears)
The Act was to remove or wipe out the entire Native American race. This was very strongly embraced in the south. -
Oberlin College - First college to accept Women
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Oberlin College - First School to accept Blacks
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Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution, also known as the war of independace, was a war between Mexico and Texas. The war was for land. The war lasted till April 21st, 1836. -
Arkansas
State Tree-Pine Tree -
- U of M- Founded in Detroit, Moved to Ann Arbor
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Andrew Jackson
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Martin Van Buren
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Michigan
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Vulcanized Rubber
In 1839 Vulcanized Rubber was Invented by Charels Goodyear. It is used in all sorts of things. Shoesoles, hockeypucks, ect. -
1840 Census
17 million -
Martin Van Buren
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John Tyler
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William Henry Harrison, 1841
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Baseball
Baseball was invented by Alexander Cartwright in 1845. -
John Tyler
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James Knox Polk
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James Knox Polk
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Florida
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Texas
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The Mexican American War
The Mexican American War was started because the Americaans wanted Mexico still despite the Texas Revolution. The war lasted untill 1848. -
The Doughnut
In 1847 Hansen Gregory invented the amazing and the delisous doughnut. -
James Knox Polk
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James Knox Polk
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1850 Census
23 million -
Millard Fillmore
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Millard Fillmore
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Franklin Pierce
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Michigan State
FACT: Best College Evea!!! -
Franklin Pierce
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James Buchanan
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Pencil Eraser
In 1858 Hymen Lipman invented the Pencil Eraser. -
Minnesota
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Oregon
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1860 Census
31.4 million -
Repeating Rifle
In 1860 Benjamin Tyler Henry invented the Repeating Rifle. The Repeating Rifle was so popular because it was automatic. -
The American Civil War
The American Civil War was between the south and the north. The south wanted slavery, but the north did not, and neaither did the president at the time, President Lincon. The war lasted untill 1865. -
The Jelly Bean
The Jelly Bean was invented in 1861, by William Schraft. He wanted people to give the Jelly Beans to people in the war. -
The Machine Gun
In 1861 Richard Gating invented the Machine Gun. The Machine Gun was so popular because it was fully atomatic and handled so much amo. -
James Buchanan
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Abraham Lincoln
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Kansas
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The Breakfast Ceral
In 1863 the Breakfast Ceral was invented by James Caleb Jackson. It was Called " Granula". It wasn't very popular though because it had to soak overnight for it to be eaten. -
West Virgina
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Nevada
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Iowa
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Abraham Lincoln
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Andrew Johnson
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13th Amendment - Abolition of Slavery
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Nebraska
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The 14th Amendment
The 14th Amendnment states that a person born in the United States is therefore a citezen of the united states, and that no state shall make or inforce a law against it. -
Ulysses Simpson Grant
Ulysses Simpson Grant was President of the U.S from 1869 untill 1877. -
American Football
American Football was invented by Walter Camp in 1869. -
Soccer
Soccer was invented in 1869. -
Andrew Johnson
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Ulysses Simpson Grant
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1870 Census
38.6 million -
African Americans’ Right to Vote
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The 15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment states that the right of American citezens to vote shall not be denied by any State becose of race,color, ect. -
Jeans
On May 20th, 1873, Levi Strauss invented Jeans. -
Colorado
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Toilet Paper
In 1877 Toilet Paper was invented by Seth Wheeler. Thank Goodness. -
Rutherford Birchard Hayes
Rutherford Birchard Hayes was president from 1877 to 1881. -
Ulysses Simpson Grant
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Rutherford Birchard Hayes
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Light Bulb - Thomas Alva Edison
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The Light Bulb
On October 22nd, 1879 Tomas Alva Edison. The light bulb lasted 13.5 hours. -
1880 Census
50.1 million -
James Abram Garfield
James Abram Garfield was president for a portion of 1881. -
Chester Alan Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur was president from 1881 till 1885. -
James Abram Garfield
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Chester Alan Arthur
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Rutherford Birchard Hayes
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Wisconsin
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Grover Cleveland
Grover Clevland was president from 1885 to 1889. -
Chester Alan Arthur
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Grover Cleveland
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Coca Cola
On May 8th, 1886, Coca Cola was invented by John S. Pemberton. It was origanaly usrd for medical conditons like head aces. -
Softball
Softball was invented in 1887 by George Hancock. -
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harisson was president from 1889 to 1893. -
Grover Cleveland
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North Dakota
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South Dakota
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Montana
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Washington
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1890 Census
62.9 million -
The Stop Sign
In 1890 The Stop Sign was Invented by William Phelps Eno. It is used to direct trafic. -
Idaho
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Wyoming
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CMU
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The Radio
In 1893 the Radio was invented by Nikola Telsa. -
Grover Clevland
Grover Clevland was president from 1893 to 1897. -
Corn Flakes
Corn Flales were invented in 1894 by Will Kith Kellogg. The were invented in Michigan. -
Volleyball
In 1895 Volleyball Was invented. -
Utah
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William McKinley
William McKinley was president from 1897 to 1901. -
1900 Census
76.2 million -
The Car
In 1901 the Car was invented by Ransom E. Olds. -
The Assembly Line
The Assembly Line was invented by Henry Ford on 1901. The Assembly line made it easier and faster to make cars. -
Theodore Rosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was president from 1901 to 1909. -
Teddy Bear - Morris Michtom
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Banana Split - David Strickler
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Oklahoma
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William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft was president from 1909 to 1913. -
1910 Census
92.2 million -
New Mexico
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Arizona
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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was President from 1913 to 1921. -
The 16th Amendment (Income Tax)
The 16th Amendment let's Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it throughout the states or basing it on the results of the census. -
The 17th Amendment
The 27th Amendment states that the Senate of the United States shall Consist of two Senators from each state. They shall be selected by the people. -
World War 1
World War 1 is exactly what it say's, a world war. World War 1 was a war between all of the major countries. World War 1 ended on November 11, 1918. -
The 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment bans all forms of Alcohol. Trading it, selling it, and making it. -
1920 Census
106 million -
The 19th Amendment
The 19th Amenment bans anyone being denied to vote base on a persons sex. This Amendment gave woman a right to vote. -
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was president from 1921 to 1923. -
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge was president from 1923 to 1929. -
Kool Aid
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Television - Philo T. Farnsworth
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Bubble Gum - Walter Diemer “Double Bubble”
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Mickey Mouse
In 1928 Mickey mose was invented by Walt Disney. -
Herbert Clark Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was president from 1929 1933. -
1930 Census
123 million -
Electric Guitar - George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president from 1933 to 1945. -
The 20th Amendment
The 20th Amendment states when terms begin and end for political positions. -
The 21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment stated that the 18th Amendment no longer aplied. -
Soft Serve Ice Cream
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World War 2
World War 2 was the most wide spreed war in history. The war caused 50 million to 70 million fatalites. The war ended in 1945. -
1940 Census
132 million -
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was president from 1945 to 1953. -
Cable TV
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Video Game
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1950 Census
151 million -
The Korean War
The Korean war was a war between North and South Korea. The outcome of the war was the seperation of the to, making them seperate countries. The war lasted untill July 27th, 1953. -
The 22nd Amendment
The 22nd Amendment made a term limit for the presidnt of the United States. -
Barcode
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Dwight David Eisenhower
Dwight David Eisenhower was president from 1953 to 1961. -
Video Tape
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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1960 Census
179.3 million -
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was fought from 1960 to 1975. -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was president from 1961 to 1963. -
The 23rd Amendment
The 23rd Amendment let citezens of the District of Columbia vote for President and Vice President. -
Computer Mouse
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson was president from 1963 to 1969. -
Buffalo Wings
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The 24th Amenment
The 24th Amendment polls taxes illegal. -
Minicomputer
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CD
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The 25th Amendment
The 25th Amendment states that if the president dies, or resines, the Vice President shall take over. -
Richard Milhous Nixion
Nixion was president from 1969 to 1974. -
1970 Census
203 million -
Email
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The 26th Amendment
The 25th Amendment states that 18 is the offical voting age. -
Cell Phone
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Gerald Rudolph Ford
Ford was president from 1974 1977. -
James Earl Carter Jr.
Carter was president from 1977 1981. -
1980 Census
226.5 million -
Laptop
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Ronald Wilson Reagan
Reagan was president from 1981 1989. -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
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George Herbert Walker Bush
Bush was president from 1989 to 1993. -
1990 Census
248.7 million -
The Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War was started because Sadam Hussian in vaded the country of Kuwait. Then the U.S. intervined and forced Sadam Hussian out of Kuwait. The war lasted till Febuary 28th, 1991. -
The 27th Amendment
It prohibits any law that incresses or decresses the slalary of Congress members untill the next term. -
William Jefferson Clinton
Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. -
2000 Census
281.4 million -
US Invasion of Afghanistan
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George Walker Bush
Bush was President from 2001 to 2009. -
iPod
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Invasion of Iraq
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Barack Hussein Obama
Obama was inagurated in 2009 and is still president today. -
2010 Census
308.7 million
