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The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence stating reasons why to they separated from Britain. This gave principles to the government which created the United States. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The united states bought the Louisiana territory off of the french. Thomas Jefferson bought it for $15 million. -
The Lewis and Clark Journey West
Lewis and Clark was a group that explored the Louisiana territory. -
The California Gold Rush
In 1849, people from all over California and the United States went over to the American River which started The California Gold Rush. -
The Attack on Fort Sumter
A federal outpost was attacked by Confederate troops starting the Civil War. A federal outpost is a military outpost. -
Slavery Ends
The congress passes the thirteenth amendment. This made owning slaves was illegal. Slavery ended in 1865. -
The Death of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. He was assassinated on April 15th. -
The Transcontinental Railroad
In 1860 horses begin carrying mail but it was slow. Americans wanted to build a transcontinental railroad for faster transportation. It was built in 1862 and was finished in 1864. -
Ellis Island
When the United States had new arrivals they were put through government-ran immigrant centers. When immigrants entered they were free from slavery and such. -
Brown vs board of education
Linda brown lived near a white's only school but had to travel across town to get to the blacks school. Her dad sued so then after the case anyone could attend any school. -
The Death of Elvis
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 cause of death would be a heart attack. Elvis Presley was "the king of rock and roll" -
September 11
two planes flew into the world trait center. Which is an important building about 3,000 Americans died in a terrorist attack on the United States. -
Birthday
This is the day i was born.
