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American Revolution
The major people involved were King George, Patrick Henry, George washington, Benjamin Franklin,Thomas Pain, Thomas Jefferson and John Admas. The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence. This happend in Great Britan and through out the 13 colonies.
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The start of the American Revolutionary War
The major people involved were King George, Patrick Henry, George washington, Benjamin Franklin,Thomas Pain, Thomas Jefferson and John Admas. U.S. fights the Revolutionary War against England to win independence. It ended in 1783. This happend in Great Britan and through out the 13 colonies.I chose this because it just seemed interesting. This all happened because the British weren't being fair to the colonist. -
Declaration of the Independence Signed
These are the people that involved John Adams Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman.The Declaration of Independence is signed. U.S. declares independence from Great Britain. This happend in Great Britan and through out the 13 colonies.I chose this event becas7ue it was one of the biggest steps Americans have taken towards freedom. This all happened because the British weren't being fair to the colonist. -
US territorial Expansion
These people where involved U.S. Government Central America Cuba,and Mexico.US started to expand its land after the declaration of independence from Great Britain! It ended after gaining 8 territories in 1848! -
Shays rebellion
These are the major people involved A group of Daniel Shays, James Bowdoin.former soldier William Shay led a rebellion of 1,100 soldiers to protest against the government. This is important because it showed the central government that it was very weak at the time.This event just looked very interesting. People did not like the way the government was runing things. -
The first President
The major person in this is George Washington. the first President of the untied states was elected. the importance of this was that this would set up a leader figure that would last for generations in the U.S. This event happened in Maryland.i I chose this event because i ma a big fan of George. The U.S. needed a leader and he was the best person for that job. -
The Louisiana purchase
The major people involved were Thomas Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark.the U.S. made the Louisiana purchase. this is important because it doubled the size of the united states. This event took place in the U.S.I chose this event because it was a big step up for the U.S. -
birth of Abe Lincoln
The major person in this event is Abe Lincoln.Abe Lincoln was born in the state of Kentucky. this is important because he will go on to become one of the most influential presidents ever. This event took place in Kentucky Ohio. I just love Lincoln thats why i chose this. -
war if 1812
The major people involved in this war were United States and Great Britain.The British come back to reclaim the northern territory but lose the war. this event showed that America could beat the British twice and that the U.S isn't going anywhere.This event took place in the U.S. I chose this event because it was another big step away from Great Britain. -
The white house burning The British burn down the the white house.
The British burn down the the white house. This event happend in the U.S.I chose this event because it was a sign of disrespect toward the U .S. -
Writing of the National Anthem
The major person involed was Francis scott key. During the defense of Fort M'Henry the national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key. this event was important because it showed how we won the battle and we gained a national anthem.This event took place in the U.S. I chose this event because the song represents our country. It happend because we were at war and we almost lost. -
civil war begins
The major people involved were the south vs the north.A civil war breaks out between the northern states and the southern states. the important thing about this event is that it ended slavery and the strengthening of the federal government. I chose this event because it was a war over slavery pretty much. It happend because the north thought slavery was wrong but the south wanted to keep slaves. So they fought over it. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The major people involved were President Abraham Lincoln the north and the south.Emancipation Proclamation was signed. this is important because it ordered slaves free in america. This took place in the U.S. I honestly dont know why i chose this event. The war was over so they made a document preventing slavery to ever happen again. -
End of the Civil War
The major people involved were the North and The South.the end of the Civil War ended When Confederate General Smith surrendered. this is important because this would end slavery in all of the U.S. This took place in the U.S. I chose this event because it went with my other event. The war was over. -
assassination of Abe Lincoln
The major people involved was Abe Lincoln and John wickies. John Wilkes Booth kills president Lincoln at fords theater. this is important because it's the first time a president has been killed. This took place in fords theater. i chose this event because he was a great president.