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Washington D.C. Founded
Our nation's capital was founded. Washington D.C.is still our capital today. -
War of 1812
This is the start of war lasted from 1812 to the end of 1814. This is important, because it brought back free trade in the U.S. and ended impressment. These were some of the goals the U.S, had. -
The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, the British burned many buildings in Washington DC including the White House and Capitol Building. This was important in American History, because two very important US building were destroyed and put the US in a bad position. -
Texas added as a state
The Confederate states gave away Texas as the 28th state of the Union. -
Woman`s Rights Convention
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. -
Civil War
The Civil War is a war fought between the Union (north) and the Confederate States (south) in the US. It is important to American History, because it resulted in the US being brought back together as one nation. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This proclamation was important because it gave slaves freedom. It was by President Lincoln. -
President`s Lincoln`s Assassination
President Lincoln was assassinated while at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. He was in the Presidential Box. This is important, because it was the first president assassination in American history.