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Jamestown
The first colony in America that survived and thrived. They used a cash crop called tobacco to become a wealthy colony. Source Jamestown colony History.
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The revolutionary war starts
The war that gives America its freedom. A war between America and Britain but America only has the 13 colonies.
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Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought a large amount of land from Napolean (France) for 15 million Dollars. Each acre of land cost 4 cents. Source Louisiana Purchase History
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The Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was not actually underground railroad it was a group of escaped slaves helping other slaves reach the north without getting caught. There were code words like conductor, passenger, and station to help people talk about it with out slave masters relising it.
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California Gold Rush
In 1849 gold was found in California. WIth hope to find gold and become rich 40000 people went looking for gold.
Source Californa Gold Rush 1849
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Civil War Begins
The civil war was a war between the north and the south. They were fighting over slavery and whether it should be abolished or not.
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Chinese exclusion act
This was the first exclusion/ immigration law America made. This act provided an absolute 10-year moratorium on Chinese labor immigration.
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World War 1 starts
This was the rise of hitler and the first world war ever. This was not a american fight until Germany delcared frire of the U.S. vesulles. History.com -
First uses of tanks in WWI
The tank is a weapon still used in war today. The tank was invented to stop the stalemate and trench warfare. History.com -
Pearl Harbor
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The cold war starts
The cold war was a race to gain nuclear power. It was almost a nuclear world war 3. America vs Russia. -
76ers win NBA championship
This was the first championship that a Philadelphia team had ever won. The 76ers are named in honor of the declaration of independence sighed in independence hall in 1776. Also last year in the playoffs they had a logo on their court of the join or die snake. -
76ers become 76ers
The 76ers original started as the Syracuse Nationals but soon changed their name to the 76ers. The 76ers in honor of the declaration of independence signed in Philadelphia. -
Flyers Win Stanley Cup
This was the first Flyers Stanley cup victory every and then they won back to back. -
Cold War Ends
The cold war ended on December 3rd, 1989. It was a nuclear race between America and Russia -
Allen Iverson Joins 76ers
Allen Iverson was a amsing ball handler and scorer. Some say he chnaged the game with his cross over. -
9/11
The attacks on the world trade centers were lead by a group called alcida. The attack was the first terrorist attack in the U.S.A. ever. -
Phillies win world series
This was the first philladephia victoy in any sport I was alive for. The phillies logo is the liberty bell which smbolizes american freedom. -
Sixers retire number 3
Allen Iverson is a hall of fame who brought the 76ers to the NBA championship twice. The sixers payed tribute to him on march 1st 2013 by retiering his number. -
Joel Embid Starts the Process
Joel Embid joined the 76ers and the NBA in the 2014 draft where he went 1st round 3rd pick. He was the start of the 76ers new process. -
Joel embid gets drafted
Joel embiid plays for the 76ers and he is the best center in the league. He is a two-time all-star and a force to be reconded with. -
Villanova Wins March Madness
This March madness was a wire ending with a buzzer beater game winner by Jenkins and winning for the second time ever time. Also this was in houton which my dad went to the game. -
Eagles win superbowl
I was at this game and this was the first eagles Superbowl win and this made the Eagles conference the only conference to have all 4 teams win a Superbowl. Also, it was the highest amount of points scored by the other team to lose by in a Superbowl ever. The Eagles also won with their backup quarterback. Also, the Eagles were underdogs. Also the eagle is the national bird. -
Jimmy Butler Joins the 76ers
Jimmy Butler was traded to the 76ers which is a big deal considering that the process continues and that he will be our ticket to the championship. -
Tobias Harris Traded to The 76ers
Tobias Harris is one of the best 3 point shooters in the league. He was traded for a bunch of scrubs.
