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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. It contains many important subjects to the United States history. The Declaration of Independence holds the goals of our nation. It aslo contains the complaints and arguements of why people wanted to be free from the British kings power. The people In Britain were being treated unfairly by the British rule . The signing of the Declaration of Independence is when the United states separated from Britain.
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Signing of the US constitution
The constitution was signed by 38 delegates from the original states, and presided by Washington at the constitutional convention in Philadelphia. It is important because it gaurantees the basic rights for citizens. It established americas national government and fundamental laws.
"The constitution is the guide which I never will abandon" George Washington. -
Louisiana purchase
France agreed to sell New Orleans for $10 million, then agreed to sell the Rest of the Louisiana territory for an additional $5 million. The United States doubled its size for only $15 million. This is important to US History because it is seen as one of the greatest real estate deals in history.
"The glow of one warm thought to me is worth more than money."
-Thomas Jefferson -
Start of the War of 1812
The war was caused by America wanting to expand its territory and the British attempting to restrict the US trade. This war is important to American History because it marked the end of the Federalist Party it also ended almost a century of troubled diplomacy and began the Era of Good Feelings. This war promoted national self-confidence, and encouraged expansion.
"Don't give up the ship!Fight her till she sinks!" - Captain James Lewrence -
Indian Removal act was passed by congress
TPresident Andrew Jackson Signed this act. This act was passed because some states wanted the Indians land. This act granted unsettled land west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands in the state borders. This is important because it led to the eviction of Native Americans from their lands in the Southeast.
" you must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing."
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Beginning of the Civil War
The Civil War marked a time when America had to come together as one. When being split was no longer accepted , and the two different means of living with the south and the north didn't only cause problems with finances. Also with politics too.
"A house divided against itself is a house that cannot stand " -Abe Lincoln -
President Abraham Lincon issued the Emancipation Proclomation.
Even tho he wasn't considered the president of the confederate states. He did this so the slaves would rebelled and claim their freedom. Causing revolts giving Sherman the opportunity to march through the south causing damage . This important to History because it United the US as one Country "Where slavery is, there liberty cannot be ; and where liberty is , there slavery cannot be -Abe Lincoln -
President Lincon was Assassinated byJohn Wilkes Booth
Booth wanted to keep the Civil War going, so he offered kidnapping the President in exchange for 200,000 confederate soldiers. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated after Robert E. Lee surrendered.This is important because it indicates the first Presidential assassination.
"My name is Mud" -
fifteenth amendment was rattified
The fifteenth amendment gave citizens of the United States the right to vote. The Rights should not be denied depending on race or pervious condition of servitude. This gave the right of voting to African American men. The fifteenth amendment is important to American History because it gave voting rights to all America males of all races. "The ballot is stronger than the bullet" - Abraham Lincoln -
USS Maine exploded and sunk killing 268 men and officers on board
this event happened in the Havana Harbor. The United States is still unsure about who caused the explosion. This explosion was a result of a black powder mine. But later, there was an investigation stating that an internal fire caused the explosion(1999). This is important because its the event that led to the Spanish American War.
"a ship in harbor is safe but that is not what ships are built for "
-John A. Shedd -
US enters WWI
This was the first global war, which originated in Europe. More than 2 million US soldiers fought in WWI. This war went from 1914-1918. This is important because millions were killed and the world was in a war meant to end all others. -
D-Day
This is when western allies of WWII launched the largest invasion in history. This is when they assaulted Normandy. This is important because it was the first time allied troops threatened Germany's control of Europe.
"the eyes of the world are upon you." -Eisenhower. -
US plane drops atomic bomb on city of Hiroshima, Japan
This was the worlds first atomic bomb ever dropped.This happened killing more than 80,000 people while injuring 35,000.The bomb was dropped to bring WWII to an end. This is important because the bombing marks the end of WWII.
"dropping those bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a war crime" -George Wald. -
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his "I Have a Dream" speech
Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincon Memorial in Washington D.C.He wanted to bring attention to how terrible things were different back then (during the Civil War) and how things changed very little in the last 100 years.In the 1950s-1970s times were difficult for African-Americans,they were treated differently just because of their skin color.The speech was important because it pushed congress I move faster in passing the Civil Rights Act."we cannot walk alone" -
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Was Passed
This act was passed to end segregation. This act also ended descrimination against race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.This act is important to American History because it ensured constitutional rights for African Americans.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
-Martin Luther King, Jr. -
My Lai Massacre
My Lai is the event where US soldiers began a mass killing in Vietnam.Most victims were children,women, and elder men. This caused American soldiers to kill between 200 and 500 innocent, unarmed civilians.This is important because the US sent soldiers to fight for our freedom, but when they returned they were spit on and called baby killers. "I won’t forgive as long as I live" - My Lai Survivor -
Attacks On 9-11
This event took the lives of over 3,000 people.There were 19 militants associated with the Islamic group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City,a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside of Washington,D.C. The fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania .This importance gave the US ability to overcome tragedys.
"We have some planes"
-hijacker ,american11 -
Barack Obama is elected president
On this day Barack Obama was elected at the 44th president of the US. He served as president from 2009-2017. This is important because he was the first African American who served as president.
" your voice can change the world"
-Barack Obama -
Death of Osama Bin Laden
Bin Laden was the founder of al-Qaeda. This was the organization that took responsibility for the 9/11 attacks, and other mass- casualties. This is important because the US was able to bring closure to the attacks on 9/11. This brought pease to many American families." We love death. The US loves life. That is the difference between us two."
-Osama Bin Laden -
Donald Trump Takes office
Donald J. Trump is the United States 45th president. Donald Trump ran against Hillary Clinton. Trump stated that he was going to build a wall to keep immigrants on the other side of the border. This is important because this is when our nations new leader got placed into office.
"Make America great again" - Trump
