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May 3, 1492
America is Discovered
Christopher Columbus sets sail wetward route to the east. He found new land. He was the first European to set foot on the new world.http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
First permanent English settlement
The English came to America and established Jamestown, Virginia. THis event lead to the colonazation of the eniglish that made the 13 original colonies. http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
Bill of Rights adopted
The english parliment adopts the bill of rights. The bill of rights gave them diffrent rights that cover things of the law. http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists disguise themselves as indians and dump their tea into Boston's Bay. They were protesting high taxes on imported goods.http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
American Revolution
The war lasted from1775 to 1783. The United States wanted independance from British colonies. They didnt agree with what they wanted. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolutionary_War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rev_collage.png -
Revolutionary war begins
The war officially begins in Lexington and Concord. The first shot was fired and it became known as "The shot heard around the world".http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
America declares independance
The United States declares independance from Britain. The declarationof Independance was approved making the U.S a free country.http://www.shgresources.com/us/timeline/ -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the last battle of the American Revolution. It was a victory for the United States. Britain lost a lot more troops than the U.S. did. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battles_of_Saratoga http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Surrender_of_General_Burgoyne.jpg -
1st president of the U.S.
George Washington became the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 - 1797. http://www.visitingdc.com/images/george-washington-picture.jpg -
Louisiana Purchase
He United States purchased the Louisiana territory for $15 million. THe land contained what is now Arkansas, part of Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, part of Minnesota, Missouri, part of Montana, part of North Dakota, part of Oklahoma, South Dakota, and part of Wyoming. The U.S nearly doubled in size.
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Lewis and Clark Expadition
Lewis and Clark went on an expadition to find new land. They traveled for two years down the mississippi river and back. They wanted to see what they were getting in the Louisiana purchase. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_and_Clark_Expedition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lewis_and_clark-expedition.jpg -
The Sttar Spangle Banner
The song was written by Francis Scott Key. It was a peom written during the battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812 -
Indian Removal Act
The indians were forced out of their territories and moved westward. Many of them died on their journey from hunger and the cold. They were only allowed to live east of the Mississippi if they bacame "civilized". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_removal -
Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was used the most during this time. Over 30,000 people escaped. Harriet Tubman was one of theworkers who helped over 70 people. There were various underground railroads. The railroads continued through to the 1860's. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_Railroad http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Undergroundrailroadsmall2.jpg -
Abraham Lincoln assasination
He was assasinated be John Wilkes Booth. He was shot in Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. He was killed in order to try to continue the fighting with the remaining confederate troops.
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World War l
The cause of the war began with conflicts in Europe. It was one of the largest wars in history. More than 9 million people were killed. The war went on for about four years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I -
The Great Depression
The economic depession was severe and it was worldwide. It lasted for a decade after world war ll. It quickly spread to almost every country in the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression -
World War ll
The second world war lasted six years. The war was against the axis powers. It was during the time of the holucaust. Alot of different countrie were helping eachother in order to defeat Germany and their leader Hitler. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Infobox_collage_for_WWII.PNG -
Apollo 11
The first man landed on the moon. They were launched in Florida on July 16th. It was considered a victory in the race against the soviet union. Five other missions landed on the moon after. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_11 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Apollo_11_Launch2.jpg -
First African American president
Obama is the 44th president. he assumed office in January 20th 2009. He is the first african American president of the united states. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Official_portrait_of_Barack_Obama.jpg
