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James Town
It was the 1st successful English settlement on the mainland of North America. It was founded in the Colony of Virginia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamestown_Settlement -
The American Revolution
It was fought between Great Britain and the Colonist. The battle began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord in April of 1775. The colonist were fighting for independence from King George III. It ended with the battle of Yorktown when the British surrendered in October 19,1781. The Treaty of Paris made Great Britain officially recognize the colonist as being independent. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://users.rowan.edu/~shont
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Constitution is Written
The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the U.S. The Constitution is the framework of the organization of the U.S government and the relationship of the government with the states, citizens, and all people within the U.S. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution -
Gorge Washington Elected as the 1st President of the U.S.A
After the Revolution ended the U.S needed a leader. Gorge Washington was elected as the 1st president because he was commander and chief during the battle. He was an American hero. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington
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Luisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the U.S.A of 828,800 square miles. The U.S paid 15 million dollars for the Louisiana territory. The U.S bought it from France. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Purchase
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition was the 1st overland expedition undertaken by the U.S to the Pacific coast and back. It was lasted from 1804-1806. The expedition's goal was to gain accurate sense of the resources being exchanged in the Louisiana Purchase. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the U.S and the British Empire. Americans declared war in 1812 for a number of reasons, trade restrictions, impressment of American merchant sailors into the Royal Navy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812 -
Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution was a conflict between Mexico and the settlers in Texas. The war lasted from 1835-1836. The war at sea between Mexico and Texas continued into the 1840's. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Revolution -
Texas Annexation
It is the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the U.S.A as the 28th state. This act led to the Mexican-American War in which the U.S captured additional territory. Texas was claimed but not actually controlled. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Annexation -
Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846-1848. It was over the annexation of Texas which Mexico considered part of its territory despite the Texas Revolution. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War -
California Gold Rush
California Gold Rush lasted from 1848- 1855. It began when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill. News of the discovery brought 300,000 people to California. Of the 300,000 approximately half arrived by sea and half walked overland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Gold_Rush
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Civil War
American Civil War was a civil war in the U.S. Eleven Southern slave states declared their secession from the U.S. and formed the Confederate States of America (aka the Confederacy.) The Confederacy fought against the U.S (Union) which was supported by all the free states. It ended in 1865. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War -
Abraham Lincoln's Assasination
His assassination was carried out on good Friday, April 14, 1865. President Lincoln died from a gunshot wound. He was shot at Ford's Theater in Washington, D. C. while watching a stage performance of Our American Cousin. John Wilkes Booth murdered President Lincoln. He was the first american president to be assassinated. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Abraham_Lincoln -
World War I
World War 1 was a military conflict centered on Europe that began in the summer of 1914. Fighting ended in November 11, 1918. The conflict involved all of the world's great powers. It assembled two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Central Powers. More than 9 million combatants were killed due largely to great technological advances in firepower. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.lonesentry.com/unithistory/23rd-infantry/pics/world-war-i-q5.jpg
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World War II
Hitler commanded Germany to invade Poland. The U.S. got involved after the Japanese boomed Pearl Harbor in December 7, 1941. It involved the world's greatest powers which were the U.K, U.S.A., Russia, France, and Germany. There were two opposing military alliances: The Axis and The Allies. It ended in 1945. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.lonesentry.com/unithistory/23rd-infantry/pics/world-war-ii-q5.jpg
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Vietnam War
Vietnam war was a Cold War military conflict. The Mayaguez incident marked the official battle of US involvement in the Vietnam War. It ended in May 15, 1975. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War -
John F Kennedy's Assassination
He was the 35th president. His assassination took place in Dallas, Texas at 12:30 pm. He was fatally shot while riding with his wife Jacqueline in a Presidential motorcade. He was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald was murdered by Jack Ruby before he could stand trial. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.prisonplanet.com/images/august2006/300806jfk.jpg&imgrefurl
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911
The 9/11 attacks were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaed upon the U.S.A. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorist hijacked four jet planes. The hijackers intentionally crashed two of the jets into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, killing many people. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.illuminati-news.com/graphics/911-attack.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.illuminati-news.com/9-11.html
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War against Iraq
It is also known as the Occupation of Iraq. It is a military campaign that started with the invasion of Iraq by multinational force led by troops from the United States under the administration of President George W. Bush and the United Kingdom under the Prime Minister Tony Blair. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War
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Obama's Inauguration
He is the 44th president of the U.S.A. His inauguration set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C. His Vice President is Joseph R. Biden. Based on combined attendance numbers, television viewership plus internet traffic, it was the most observed event ever by global audience. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inauguration_of_Barack_Obama
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