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Jan 1, 1215
Magma Carta
The Magna Carta is the document that the colonists sign in agreement that each person would work to a better future.This is what set up the possibility of colonies working. It got the colonists to work together . -
French and Indian war
This was a war between British and French.It happened in the colonies.The result of the war was the proclamation line of 1763.The colonists were not happy with the line,they didn't like how they couldn't have the land they just fought for -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was not really a massacre.It was more of a way for people to rally up the colonists.This caused people to riot and an outrage swept across the country -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the first real act of rebellion. It damaged the economy of Britain only a little bit but it was the act that hurt.People dressed up as Indians and went in the night -
1st Continental Congress
The first continental congress was when all the states met together.Georgia was the only state that did not send a delegate.This was the first time they started an organized movement -
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the war between the 13 colonies and Great Britan.The 13 colonies were the underdogs,they were outnumbered and outgunned.One of the main reasons they won was because of the aid of the French(Also George Washington was in command)The 13 colonies eventually won and created a democracy. -
Deceleration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the colonies way of seceding.They declared themselves feree of British rule.This would lead to the revolutionary war. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution started with designs taken from British machines.It is what shaped America in to the country we are today.All over America was revolutionized.This also led to factorization. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803.This was what made manifest destiny a realistic goal.We bought the Louisiana territory from the French.It double the size of the U.S. And it was dirt cheap. -
Civil War
The civil war was the bloodiest war of its time.The war started mainly over states rights and slavery.The south felt like states did not have enough power or say in things.They ended up seceding and attacking a northern fort.The war lasted for about 5 years until the Sourh surrendered.
