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The Declaration of Independence is Drafted by Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence, America's most cherished document, is drafted by Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence is important because it protects our rights. -
The First Steamboat is patented
The first steamboat is patented by John Fitch (Inventors.about.com) -
The Appearance of Maine Coon Cats in folk tales
Though the origins of this cat are unknown, they have been thought to have traveled with the vikings. They were thought to have been brought to the US sometime in the 19th-20th century. They are one of the oldest breeds of cat.
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The Louisiana Purchase
When Jefferson bought the Louisiana terriroty from a Mexican leader known as Neopolitan, the size of America nearly doubled. Neopolitan sold the territory for an astonishing 3 cents an acre. -
Lewis and Clark Begin Their Journey West
Shorty after president Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory in 1803, Lewis and his friend Meriwether Clark sent off to map the uncharted and unmapped West. They were aided by the Naitives in the area, and successfully mapped the area. -
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears is the path the Native Americans used to escape the settlers due to the passing of the Indian Removal act of 1830. Many were killed or died of disease or cold. If any indian would refuse to leave, they would be killed. (Wikipedia.org) -
Texas War for Independence
The Texas War for Indepencence begins as Texans battle the Mexicans to gain freedom from their ruling. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Texians and Tejanos prepared to defend the Alamo together against the enemy, leading a 13 or so day battle. (Thealamo.org) -
The Mexican-American War Begins
The Mexican-American war begins, and when it was over and won by the Americans, we gained Nevada, Texas, California, and a few other states we know and love from the Mexicans. -
California Gold Rush Begins
The California Gold rush begins, bringing in many people to the western parts of America. The population skyrocketed, and the economy raised. The merchants were in money heaven as the gold panners and miners bought all their goods for high prices. -
The Attack on Fort Sumter
General P.G.T. Beauregard, opens fire on the Union garrison, holding Fort Sumter. At 2:30pm on April 13 Major Robert Anderson surrendered the fort.
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The First Norwegian Elkhound shows in Norway
The Norwegian Elkhound, a breed originated over 6,000 years ago, first shows in a exhibition in Norway. These dogs were bred for hunting, tracking, and defending. They were not used to hunt elk, but for tracking them, along with wolves and bears. These dogs have an overall grey and white appearance purebred.
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Thomas Edison Creates an electric Lightbulb
Sometime in 1897, Thomas Edison created a durable electric lightbulb. Now people could write at night with this new invention without needing a candle that might burn their houses down.
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World War 1
World War 1 was a global war that began on July 28th, 1914, and ended on November 11th, 1918. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court "unanimously held that the racial segregation of children in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."
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Elvis Presley Dies
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My Birthday!
I was born on January, 12, 2001 in the Ephrata hospital. I weighed about 10 pounds and was about 21 inches long. -
September 11th, 2001
The Twin Towers collapse when two plains, operated by terrorists, struck into them. This is one of the most well-known terrorist attacks. -
Michael Jackson Dies
Michael Jackson dies of an overdose of propofol and benzodiazepine. He was 50 when he died. Michael Jackson was a singer, and I also grew up listening to his music. -
Ronnie James DIO dies
Ronnie James DIO dies of stomach cancer. He was a heavy medal artist/singer, and I grew up listening to his music. He fronted many different groups: Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, and his own group, DIO.
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