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The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence a document declaring the US to be independent of the British. It is signed by the congressional representatives of the Thirteen Colonies. -
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The Louisiana Purchase
When Thomas Jefferson Bought $15 million dollars worth of land. Each acre was about 3 cents and it doubled the size of the US. -
The Lewis and Clark Journey
When Lewis and Clark explored the new land that was purchased in the west. The made a map of it and found new animal species. -
The Texas Revelation
Was a political and military insurrection by settlers. The Mexican state of Coahuila fought against the Mexican government, so that Texas could become part of the US. -
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First Ever MLB Game
The first officially recorded MLB game was in Hoboken, NJ. The New York Nine defeated the Knickerbockers, 23-1, in 4 innings. -
The Donner Party
It was a group of pioneers that were going to California. They were delayed by the winter and some people had to resort cannibalism to survive. -
The California Gold Rush
People from mostly everywhere came went west in California and searched for gold. There were about 300,000 people that traveled to California. -
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The California Gold Rush
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Civil War
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The Reconstruction
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Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
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Lincoln'a Assassination
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The Completion of the Transcontinental Rail Road
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Telephone
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Radio
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Airplane
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First NHL Game
It was held in two halves, December 19 to February 4, and February 6 to March 6. The Canadians won the first half, and Toronto the second half. Toronto won the NHL playoff and then won the Stanley Cup by defeating the PCHA's Vancouver Millionaires. -
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Attack at Pearl Harbor
On this day Japanese planes attacked the US Naval Base at Pear Harbor. The bombing killed over 2,300 Americans. -
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The Battle of Gettysburg
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March on Washington
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First Super Bowl
The Green Bay Packers destroyed the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. The most expensive ticket was $12 and only half of the seats were filled. -
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9-11
9-11 is when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers by crashing 2 planes into them. This event is important to remember, so that we remember the people that lost their lives. -
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