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The French and Indian War
a war lasting seven years between the British, their colonies, and the french. this event is important because it gave the British lot's of war debt that will raise taxes. -
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American history 1754-1877
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when British troops murdered 5 colonists. this is important because it would start the Revolutionary War between America and Britain. -
The Boston tea party
The colonists protest against the British by dumping tea into the river. this event is important because it was one of the first and biggest protests against the British. -
Continental Congress
the Continental Congress met for the first time, this is important because this would later lead to the declaration of america and the ideas of the government we have today. -
The Declaration of Independence
independence is declared after The Declaration of Independence is signed. this is important because it is the beginning of the U.S.A and our separation from the British -
territorial expansion
the U.S. gained more territory for the first time after the U.S. declared independence from Britain. this event is important because 8 new states were implemented into the country -
treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was signed. the importance of this is the treaty ended the american revolution -
Shays rebellion
former soldier William Shay led a rebellion of 1,100 soldiers to protest against the government. This is important because it showed the central government that it was very weak at the time. -
The first President
the first President of the untied states was elected. the importance of this was that this would set up a leader figure that would last for generations in the U.S -
The Louisiana purchase
the U.S. made the Louisiana purchase. this is important because it doubled the size of the united states. -
birth of Abe Lincoln
Abe Lincoln was born in the state of Kentucky. this is important because he will go on to become one of the most influential presidents ever -
war if 1812
The british come back to reclaim the northern territory but lose the war. this event showed that America could beat the British twice and that the U.S isnt going anywhere -
The white house burning
The British burn down the the white house. -
Writing of the National Anthem
during the defense of Fort M'Henry the national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key. this event was important because it showed how we won the battle and we gained a national anthem. -
civil war begins
A civil war breaks out between the northern states and the southern states. the important thing about this event is that it ended slavery and the strengthening of the federal government -
Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation was signed. this is important because it ordered slaves free in america -
End of the Civil War
the end of the Civil War ended When Confederate General Smith surrendered. this is important because this would end slavery in all of the U.S. -
assassination of Abe Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth kills president Lincoln at fords theater. this is important because it's the first time a president has been killed -
invention of the telephone
The invention of the telephone was first introduced. this is important because it was one of the first inventions in a whole span of inventions to come. -
The End of Reconstruction Era
The end of the era known as the Reconstruction is caused by president Hayes removing federal troops from the south. this is important because the south had to start treating their slaves as equals
