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Common sense
- a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.
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First American Flag Created
Betsy Ross created the first American flag. Her flag would be the outline for the flag as we know it today. -
Signing of Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that listed grievences to the King and announced the splitting of the colonies from the mother country. This document is important to America because it made the colonies of America free and independent from Great Britain. -
Weath of Nations by Adam Smith Published
This book was written by Adam Smith and is the most important book to our economy in history. -
New York Fires
A very bad fire that broke out in New York. The results were 400-1000 building/structures being ruined. -
George Washington Becomes President
On this date, George Washington became the first president of the United States. This is an important event in American History, because this is the first time the U.S. had a leader as an independent country. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is when the US bought 828,000 square miles of Frances land. This is important to the US because it makes up 15 of its states today. -
Expedition of Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark were sent on an expedition by President Jefferson to explore the western territory. This would help with Manifest Destiny. -
First Woman's Rights Convention Was Held
This was the first time women held a convention to fight for their rights. This is important, because it is the start of the long battle women fought to get where they are today with civil rights. -
Pony Express Invented
This was the first US mail system. Sending messages far away was made a lot quicker using the Pony Express.