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Declaration Of Indepence
The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted and made by the Continental Congress. The declaration outlined the colonies looking for independence. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a trading of land between France and the U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was the person who made the purchase. This event made the territory grow geographically, and America gained ownership of the Mississippi river. -
Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution was a war fought by colonists in the Mexican province of Texas rebelled against the increasingly centralist Mexican government. -
The Attack on Fort Sumter
In Charleston Harbor, Robert Anderson's soldiers in Fort Sumter were running out of supplies. Lincoln was in a dilemma of either to send supplies and risk war but if he didn't, he would be giving in to the rebels. He decided to ships of supplies and let the leaders of the Confederacy know.The Confederate leaders attacked the fort before the ships with the supplies arrived. This started the Civil War. -
Brown vs the board of education
Brown v. the Board of Education was an event that happened in the 1950's that would change education forever. Linda Brown attended an all black school far away from her but she wanted to attend the whites only school closer to her. Because of segregation, she was not allowed until it got brought to court and passed. -
The Death Of Elvis
Elvis Presley died from a heart attack at age 42. He had an irregular heartbeat possibly from his intake of drugs which caused him to have heart attack. -
September 9th,2001
On September 9th,2001, a group of terrorists hijacked an airplane and crashed into the twin towers in New York City. Because of the crash, it caused the building to catch on fire and burn to the ground. About 2,500 people were killed and many were injured. -
Happy Birthday, Brenna!
The day that Brenna O'Neill was born! -
Facebook
The social media website called Facebook was found on February 4th,2004. The CEO and creator is Mark Zuckerburg. Facebook had started spreading around all over the world and is now used by many to keep in touch with friends. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was the 11th hurricane to be named and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the United States. It made a big impact on East Coast with wind speeds of 174 mph. -
Sandy Hook shooting
The shooting of Sandy Hook elementary school took place on December 14,2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. A man decided to take the lives of 6 and 7 year old children and staff of the school. -
Boston Marathon Bombing
The Boston Marathon Bombing was a terrorist attack with a follow-up shooting, occurred when 2 bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon in 2013. The attack killed 3 people on the scene.
