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The Declaration of Independence
The second continental congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th of 1776. This document declared the 13 American colonies independence from British rule, marking birth of the USA. -
1781, Siege of Yorktown
The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War, leading to British Surrender.m -
1787, U.S. Constitution
The constitutional convention drafted the United States Constitution, which was later ratified in 1788. -
1789, French Revolution
The French Revolution began with the storming of the bastille on July 14. -
1803, Louisiana purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is when the united states purchased Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the nation. -
1812-1815, War of 1812
A conflict between the United States and Britain, often considered the second war for American independence. -
1820, Missouri Compromise
Legislation passed to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states. -
1848, Seneca Falls convention
The 1st women right's convention in the US marking the beginning of the women;s suffrage movement. -
1850, passage of compromise
The passage of compromise was a series of legislative measures aimed to ease tensions between slave and free states following the Mexican-American War. -
1860, Election of Abrahamn Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the US, leading to the secession of southern states and the start of the civil war.