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American revolution
8 major people involved in the American revolution were Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, Elijah Clarke, Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere, Crispus Attucks, Benjamin Franklin, and King George III. The American Revolution was a colonial revolt that happened between 1765-1783. It happened in the United States. I chose this event because I feel it is one of the most important events in American history, seeing as how it resulted in the independents for Britain, establishing the United States of America. -
Stamp act
Major figures involved in the stamp act are Samuel Adams, James Otis, John Hancock, Isaiah Thomas, George Grenville, Marquis of Rockingham, and William Pitt. The stamp act was when the new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. It was was passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765, produced in London. I chose it because its interesting. It’s important because it was a major cause of the revolution. -
Boston massacre
Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick and Patrick Carr Were major people involved. It was a riot. It occurred on March 5, 1770, on King Street in Boston. I picked this even because i think it is important. It was important because it was the beginnings of the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
Major people involved in the Boston tea party include: Francis Akeley, Nathaniel Barber, Samuel Barnard, Henry Bass, Joseph Bassett, Edward Bates, Adam Beals Jr, and Thomas Bolter.
It was a political protest. It happened in December 16, 1773, at Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. I picked it because i thought it was a interesting event. It’s important because American colonists were frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing taxation without representation. -
First continental congress
Major people involved in the first continental congress are Samuel Adams, John Adams, John Hancock, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Patrick Henry and George Washington. It was a comprised of delegates from the colonies. September 5, 1774, they met in Philadelphia. I picked this event because i think it is important. It’s important because it was a compact among the colonies to boycott British goods. -
Declaration of Independence
4 major people involved in the Declaration of Independence are Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and John Adams. The creation of the Declaration of Independence (a document) was the act taken by all 13 colonies to declare independence from British. This took place in summer of 1776 in Philadelphia. I chose this event because it is very important, seeing as how it was written to explain to the whole world why the thirteen British colonies were trying to start their own country. -
Articles of Confederation
The major people involved in the articles of confederation were Samuel Adams, John Dickinson, Elbridge Gerry, John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee, Gouverneur Morris, Robert Morris, Roger Sherman, and John Witherspoon. It was the first written constitution of the United States. It was signed in Maryland on March 1, 1781. I chose this event because it stood out To me. It is important because it is essentially an early version of the US Constitution -
Battle of Yorktown
A major person involved in the Battle of Yorktown was general George Washington. It was the last major battle of the American War of Independence. It occurred on September 28, 1781 in Yorktown. I picked this event because it stood out to me. Its importance was that Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris
Major people involved are John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. The treaty of Paris doubled the size of the new nation. It was signed in September 3, 1783 in Annapolis, Maryland. I picked this event because i i think it is important. it is important because it paved the way for westward expansion. -
Shays rebellion
Daniel Shays was an important person that was involved. Shays's Rebellion was an uprising led by a former militia officer. It broke out in western Massachusetts in 1786. i chose this event. Because i thought it was interesting. It is important because it is one of the major factors that led to the writing of the new Constitution. -
Federalists papers
Major people involved were Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. It was written to persuade the voters of New York to adopt the Constitution. It was written in the late 1780s and appeared in New York anonymously. I chose this event because it stood out to me. It’s important because it helped interpret and understand the original intent of the Constitution. -
Constitution of the U.S.
8 major people involved In the Constitution of the U.S. are, Benjamin Franklin, Elbridge Gerry, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Rufus King, James Madison, George Mason, and Gouverneur Morris. It established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Signed on September 17, 1787 In Philadelphia. I chose this event because it is a important document in the u.s. history. Its important because it helps separate powers between branches. -
Louisiana purchase
Major people involved in the Louisiana purchase are Thomas Jefferson , Napoleon I of France, Robert R. Livingston, James Monroe, and Lewis and Clark. It was a land deal between the United States and France. It occurred in 1803. I. Picked this event because it stood out to me. It’s important because it helped us expand across the continent. -
Missouri Compromise
A major person involved in the Missouri Compromise is Henry Clay. slavery was prohibited in the Louisiana Purchase north of latitude 36°30′N, except for Missouri. Occurred in 1820. i picked this event because it is important. It’s important because it marked the beginning of the prolonged sectional conflict over the extension of slavery that led to the American Civil War. -
Nullification Crisis
Person involved: John C. Calhoun. The nullification crisis was a conflict between the U.S. state of South Carolina and the federal government. it occurred on 1832–33 in South Carolina. I chose this event because it peaked my interest. It made it to where Southern planters and slaveholders would continue to use the doctrine of states' rights to protect the institution of slavery. -
Compromise of the 1850
Involved: Senators Henry Clay of Kentucky, Daniel Webster of Massachusetts, and John C. It was a set of laws, passed in the midst of fierce wrangling between groups favoring slavery and groups opposing it. It was signed January 29, 1850, in Washington D.C. i chose this event because it stood out to me. The Compromise of 1850 was necessary because the North and the South were badly split on the issue of the lands that had been taken from Mexico in the recent war. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
Senator Stephen Douglas Was involved in the Kansas Nebraska Act. It is a bill that divided the land west of Missouri into two territories, Kansas and Nebraska. it was passes on May 30, 1854. i chose this event because it stood out to me. It’s important because it allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. -
Emancipation
Abraham Lincoln is involved in the emancipation. I picked this event because it sparked my interest. It was a document saying that all slaves are free. It was signed on September 22, 1862 in Washington D.C. It was important because it exempted the border slave states and all or parts of three Confederate states controlled by the Union army on the grounds that these areas were not in rebellion against the United States. -
The 13th amendment
Abraham Lincoln was involved. It is part of the United States constitution. In Congress, it was passed by the Senate on April 8, 1864, and by the House on January 31, 1865. I chose this event because i think it is important. It was important because it abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. -
Civil war
The major people involved in the Civil war are Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Kit Carson, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and
Jefferson Davis. the civil war was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America because of the long-standing disagreement over the institution of slavery. It started in April of 1861 and ended in the spring of 1865. I chose this event because it stood out. It is important because the North's victory proved that democracy worked.
