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1440
Printing Press is Invented
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1492
Columbus Discovers America
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Puritans Moved to Plymouth
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French and Indian War
French and Indian War Maps -
Proclamation Line of 1763
Proclamation of 1763 Document -
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Battle of Saratoga
Key Battles in the American Revolution -
Treaty of Paris
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Lousiana Purchase is Bought by Thomas Jefferson
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Indian Removal Act is Placed by Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson's speech to congress -
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Lincoln is Elected President
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South Carolina Secedes From the Union
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Homestead Act
The Homestead Act Document -
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Lincoln is assassinated by John-Wilkes Booth
Lincoln is shot by John-Wilkes Booth (Timeline Worksheet) -
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Tanks are Invented
Tanks are invented in 1914, by George Patton, modernizing weapons in WWI -
Zimmerman Telgram
A german telegram intercepted by Britain meant to go to Mexico. The goal of the telegram was to get Mexico to join the Central Powers.
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Superglue is Invented
Superglue is invented in 1942 by Harry Coover.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a25067/the-surprising-military-history-of-superglue/ -
V-E Day
The Allied Powers are victorious in Europe, after causing Germany to surrender.
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Truman Doctrine is Introduced
Truman introduces Truman Doctrine, introducing the idea to financially aid Turkey and Greece, and to stop the spread of communism in Europe, and have more influence over European government, encouraging Democracy. -
First IBM Computer is Made
The first IBM computer is made in 1981, becoming a turning point for technology and communication.
