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THhe American Revoultionary War
War fought between Great Britain and the !3 colonies. Won independce from Great Briatian. -
Common Sense Published
It incouraged colonists to want independence from the acts of Parliment. This urged revolution -
First American Flag Made
Besty Ross sewed the first American flag. It shows the colonies were brought togther as one nation -
Declaration of Independece
America declared independence of Great Britian. Made us a free nation -
1st National Thanksgiving
This day is part of U.S independence when British general John Burgoyne surrenders. this Day celebrates US independence -
U.S. and Indian Tribes Treaty
This is the first treaty between the United States and Indian tribes signed at Fort Pitt. This begins an agreement between both parties. -
Treaty of Alliance between France and America
It provided defensive alliane to France if England attack. It wouldnt make peace with Englan until it recongized the U.S independence. Engldan reconized our independence. -
Articles of Conferderation
The representatives of 13 atates agree to make a confederacy called the United Sates of America. This was the start of the United States of America -
Constitution
55 delgates got together to make our nations laws. Its important becuase we still use them today. -
1st Settlement in Ohio
The first settlement in Ohio was Marietta. This is when people were starting to move into Ohio -
First President Elected
George Washigiton was first president electef. It started presidental demoracy. -
First U.S Bank
First national bbanking system. WE still us banks today -
Bill of Rights are Ratified
These are 10 amendments to the US constitution protect the natural rights of liberty and property. Our rights are protected by the Bill of Rights. -
Cotton Gin Invented
The cotton gin to help farmers it was invented by Eli Whitney. With the cotton gin you were able to clean cotton fater which increased trade rate -
The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is still the capital of the United States. It is the center of all three branches of government. -
Louisianna Purchase
The Louisianna Purchase was made by the United States in 1803. This purchase encompassed all or part of the 15 current US States and two Canadian provinces. -
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War of 1812
War betwwen Britain and America. Second War of Independence. -
Burning of Washington D.C.
British troops burn the city in the War of 1812. This is when Dolly Madison saved the famous portrait of George Washington. -
Treat of Ghent Signed
Ended War of 1812. Boundries we restored between America and Canada -
Great Fire of New Oreleans
Destroyed 856 or 1100 buildings in New Oreleans. They city had to basically start over. -
Invention of Morse Code
It was invented by Smmuel Morse. Thi helped troops communicate during wars. -
Invention of Morse Code
It was invented by Samuel Morse. This helped troops communicate during the wars. -
Great Fire of Pittsburgh
It destoryed a third of the city. It left damages in the millions -
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Civil War
War fought between the North and the South. It helped unite our country. -
Battle of Fort Sumpter
THis was the first battle of the Civil war. This loss had the North asking for more troops -
Battle of Antietam
In was the First battle in the Union fought between the North and South. It was the bloodiest battle in U.S. history -
Lincoln Assassinated
Licoln was assassinated in theatre while watching a play. This was the first assassination of a president -
15th Amendment
Prohibits the US from denying a citizen the right to vote based on citizens race or color. It established equal rights to vote for all races -
Great Fire of Chicago
This fire killed hundreds destorying 3.3 miles. This was one of the largest U.S disasters in the 19th century. -
Telephone Invented
Alexander Graham Bell invents telphone. This improved commication -
The Battle of Little Bighorn
This was the battle between the 7th cavalry and Siox Indians. This made our history with the Indians.
