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Common Sense
Thomas Paine published a pamphlet to helped the colonists understand the importance of independence from Great Britain -
Declaration of Independence
The Colonies Representatives declared war on Great Britain. This is the most important document in America's history because it was the first step of creating the United States of America -
New York Fires
The big fire that broke out and ruined many buldings and structures -
American wins the war
The Americans fought a war with Great Britain for independence and after 7 years of battles, they finally won the war. -
Signing of the Constitution
The Founding Fathers got together in Philadelphia and create a document called the Constitution -
George Washington becomes the first president of the united states
The hero of the American Revolution becomes the first president and leader for a young country -
First U.S bank was created
The first american bank was put into service and the bank had been an importain part of america's economy -
Bill of Rights Ratified
U.S citizen's rights can't be taken away from them because of the Bill of Rights -
Washington D.C was founded
United States' Capital was founded and still our capital today -
Lousiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase is when the US bought 828,000 square miles of Frances land and double the size of the united states at the time -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark were sent on an expedition by President Jefferson to explore the western territory. This would help with Manifest Destiny. -
War of 1812
Because of this war the trades are back in america and it ended the impressment -
Indian Removal Act
This act allowed Indians to live only where congress approved of. This allowed the U.S to expend their territory
