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Jamestown
The first succesful settlement in America, colonized by Britain, and didnt last very long. Made people in britain want to place more colonies due to lots and lots of land. -
Plymouth
Where the Mayflower settled, and where the Mayflower Compact was made. This established the idea of self government. Settlers called pilgrims. -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence was signed to tell Britain that they had declared independence from them. Britain wasnt really happy.Made he official start of the revolutionary war. After Lexington and Concord though. -
Constitutional Convention
A convention that delegates created the constitution in. made in pennsylvania. Gave us the constitution we have today. -
Louissiana Purchase
When the U.S. Purchased a large amount of land. This nearly doubled the sie of the U.S. Put us in debt some more. -
Civil War
When the south seceeded from the north and became the Confederacy. Started because of slavery, presidency, and tension on the side(dredd scot case, uncle toms cabin, ect.)
