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American Revoultionary War
This was a war between the new united colonies and Great Britan. This is important because we fought off Great Britan and tired them out and making them leave, gainning our independence. -
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American Revoulutionary War
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Declaration of independence
This was a document we sent to the king of Great Britan to declare our independence. This was important because we were now our own country. -
Louisiana Phurchase
This was a major land phurchase between the U.S. and Napolean we paid about 3 cents an acre. This was important because without buying this land wecould not have expanded west. -
war of 1812
This war was a war between the U.S. and Canada over the Great Lakes. This is an important war because if it had not happened then, then we might have had an even worse war and would not have made a tready with Canada. -
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war of 1812
This war was a war between the U.S. and Canada over the Great Lakes. This is an important war because if it had not happened then, then we might have had an even worse war and would not have made a tready with Canada. -
Indian Removal Act
This Act was the moving of 5 indian tribes by order of president Jackson onto reservations. This was important because it put the indians were they are now and gave us land to expand into. -
Election of 1860
This election was the election beforee the civil war were Abraham Lincion was voted in. This was importaant because it lead to the South seceding and eventual ending of slavery. -
Formation of the Confederate states of America
This was were the South seceded from the North and formed thier own country. This was important because the Civil war was soon sparked by it. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
This was the first battle of the civil war which the South started it. This is important because the civil war had started and the worst war in U.S. history had began. -
Emancapation Proclamation
This was an Ammendment that ended slavery in all states in active rebellion. This was the first step towards banning slavery in the U.S. -
13th Ammendment
This formally abolished slavery in the U.S. Important because slavery was an issue then and was silenced with this Ammendment.