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American History Events
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American Revolutionary War
This began when Americans revolted against the British because they were being severely taxed. Initially the war only consisted of Britian and the colonies. However, that changed when French and Spanish joined in and backed up the colonies. American Revolutionary War -
George Washington is Elected President!!!
This significant event signals the end of fhe American Revolution. It also represents the end of Britian's rule over the colonies and it begins a chapter where United States citizens elect President's. George Washington -
Ratification of the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was written by James Madison and it states freedoms for all American's that was not covered in the Constitution. Some of these freedoms include freedom of religion, free press, and the right to bear arms. Bill of Rights Ratification -
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
This land purchase doubled the size of America and gave it a lot of land that would eventually become the states that it has today. The Louisiana Purchase covered the area in between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River. Louisiana Purchase -
Civil War Begins
The Confederates fired upon Fort Sumter and captured it. Thus, beginning the Civil War that continued all the way up to May of 1865, which the Union ended up winning. Civil War Begins
