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Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party took place in Boston, Massachusetts. What happened was Patriots boarded the ships of the British and threw the chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. The British government responded harshly and the event escalated into the American Revolution. I chose to talk about this topic because this was really the first spark that made the British mad. -
Lexington & Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord is what started the American Revolutionary War. These battle were fought between the British soldiers who wanted to take away the weapons owned by the colonists while also trying to arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams and then the American colonists. The battle’s were fought in towns outside Boston, Massachusetts. I chose this topic because this is what started our revolution. -
The Deceleration of Independence
The Deceleration of Independence is one of the most important documents in U.S. history. It’s main purpose was to separate the 13 colonies from Britain which overall gave us independence and allowed us to be our own country. I chose this event because its very interesting to learn about and it makes you think about what life be like if it was never was created. -
The Constitution Being Signed
The Constitution established America's national government and fundamental law's, and guaranteed rights for its citizens. I chose this event because without this we wouldn't have our rights. -
George Washington becoming the President
George Washington was the first President of the U.S.. I chose this as an important event because he was our first president. -
Whiskey Rebelian
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest in the United States. This was the first item ever to be taxed so when it happened, it made the citizens for angry especially because this was a very popular drink back then.I chose this event because it is a very interesting topic and it was a huge deal back then. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
The articles 3-12 of the constitution were ratified which. I chose this event because this was a huge deal in 1791. -
Fugitive Slave Act Passed
The Fugitive Slave Act was passed by the United States Congress as part of the Compromise between Southern slave-holding interests and Northern Free-Soilers. I chose the event because it plays a huge role in the civil rights act. -
Louisiana Purchase Treaty
The signing of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty took place in Paris, doubling the size of the United States and paving the way for the nation’s westward expansion. It was signed by Robert Livingston, the U.S. minister to France, and James Monroe. I chose this event because this treaty expanded the U.S. and that's huge. -
U.S. Slave Trade with Africa ends
The U.S. Congress passes an act to prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the U.S from any foreign kingdom, place, or country. I chose this event because this was very important and allowed the U.S. to take one step closer to zero slavery. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a conflict fought between the United States and the United Kingdom. The war was fought over British violations of U.S. maritime rights. It ended with the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Ghent. To this day there isn't a true winner because each side lost and gained so much. I chose this event because it is very significant in U.S. history. -
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of Native Americans in the United States from their homelands in the Southeastern United States, to areas to the west of the Mississippi River that had been named as Indian Territory. I chose this event because it went on for so long starting in 1831 and ending in 1871. -
Texas War for Independence begins
This war was fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists over the amount of land each country got. I chose this because this is when texas started to take a stand for there independence. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of The Alamo was one of the biggest battles that happened during the Texas Revolution. Despite the fact that Texas lost, the battle repersents bravery and will considering how much the texans were outnumbered. I chose this event becuase it is very signifigant to history. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This event was a Union victory that stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North. More than 50,000 men fell as casualties during the 3-day battle, making it the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. I chose the event because this was the biggest and most grusome battle during the civil war.
