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This was fought between France and Britain. This was important because it provided Britain with what would be a large territorial gain. This would later become U.S. land. I chose this event because I live near this area.
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The colonists were in protest when British soldiers opened fire in Boston, Massachusetts.This is important because it showed the colonists that they needed to become free. I picked this event because I think it is interesting and should have never happened.
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The colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts. This is important because it started a revolution. I picked this event because it important to the success of becoming an independent nation.
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Congress met and adopted the articles at the Second Continental Congress. This is important because it was the first laws of the new country. I chose this event because i like learning about the foundation of our early nation.
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The 13 colonies declare independence from Britain in America. This is important because it is when we finally stood up to British rule and announced our freedom. I chose this event because it made our country what it is today.
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The American government moved the capital. This is important because this is where the capital of the U.S. is today. I picked this event because i think it is interesting and important for everyone to know.
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Thomas Jefferson becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 3rd President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
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Lewis and Clark begin a long journey full of discoveries. They left from St. Louis, Mo. This was important in discovering new things about what would become the Western U.S. I picked this event because i like exploration.
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James Madison becomes the president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 4th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
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The war was fought between the Americans and the British (and their respective allies). This war was fought on American soil and is very important because it settled more disputes between the British and Americans over trade and taxes. I chose this event because I like to learn about different wartime events in history.
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This event included parts of lands obtained in the Louisiana Purchase and was dealt with by the Nation's government. This is important because it balanced the number of slave states and free states. I chose this event because it is interesting and important for the Nation's development in history.
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John Quincy Adams becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 6th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
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George Washington becomes president. He was inaugurated in Federal Hall in New York City. This is important because he was the first President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
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This is the first common carrier and oldest railroad in the United States. Construction started on this date and the first section opened in 1830. I chose this event because I am interested in the railroad because my great grandfather and grandfather worked for the railroad.
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The Indian Removal Act allowed for exchange of lands and forced the removal of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi River. This event is important because it greatly changed the landscape of culture in the United States. I chose this event because I have Native American ancestry.
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The Mexican Army attacks the Alamo. The 13 day battle is important because it was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. I chose this event because I like learning about battles and it leads to one of my next timeline events.
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People in Texas win independence from Mexico. This is important because Texas could become a part of the U.S. I picked this event because Texas is very interesting.
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William Henry Harrison becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. He dies a month after his inauguration and is succeeded by his Vice President, John Tyler. I picked this event because I thought it was interesting that he had such a short term due to his untimely death.
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Workers at Sutter's Mill in California find gold. This is important because it was the first time anyone found gold in America. I picked this event because i am interested in discoveries.
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Zachary Taylor becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 12th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
