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Jamestown
John Smith discovers America. This was the beginning of American culture and the start of a very long journey -
Ben Franklin Library
In 1731, Ben Franklin established a public library in Philadelphia, not only was this a hobby and educating, but made books much easier to access at the time. -
Continental Congress
In 1774, the first continental congress was established brought together many people and began what would be known as our government eventually. -
Revolutionary War Begins
In 1775, the Revolutionary War began and the US began it's bid for independence so that the American dream could be manifested. -
Declaration of Independance
In 1777, the United States won the war, the declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson and independence began, starting the American Dream. -
Andrew Jackson Becomes Presdent
Although the controversy of his election, his role in causing ww2 and really his whole life, Andrew Jackson improved the American dream by being known as the common man and showing that any "man" can. accomplish their wildest dreams -
Manifest Destiny
The term Manifest Destiny was coined in 1845, this consisted of America becoming the powerful nation it is, land being attained and the American dream finally coming to reality in people's vision.
