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Jamestown
The first perminent English settlement in America. -
Mayflower Compact
Document that started a government system for the pilgrams. -
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French and Indian War
A war between France and Britain over land in the U.S. -
Boston Massacre
Rioting was breaking out in Boston and there ended up being a shooting involving redcoats firing on colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists did not appreciate all the taxes from Britain that were put on them without any representation from the colonists. -
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American Revolution
America started a revolution against Britain and won independence. -
Declaration of Independence
A document sent from America to Britain declaring independence. -
Constitution
A document made that outlines our government. -
Bill of Rights
A document that gave people rights from the government. -
Cotton Gin
A machine invented by Eli Whitney that produced cotton at a much faster rate with made the economy in the south grow. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Edison bought land from the French which nearly doubled our size. -
Marbury vs. Madison
A court case which established judicial review, which decides if something is constitutional or not. -
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War of 1812
A war between America and Britain over Britain taking American sailors and blocking ships from trading. -
Indian Removal Act
President Andrew Jackson signs a act which relocates indians. -
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Mexican War
A war between Mexico and the U.S. over territory on the border.The U.S. gained land after a treaty was signed. -
California Gold Rush
Gold is found in California which brings people all over the U.S. in hope to finding gold. -
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Civil War
The war between the North and South over slavery and tariffs. -
Emancipation Proclamation
A document signed by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the U.S.
