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Oct 11, 1492
Columbus Finds America's
On this day Christopher columbus had been at sea for 70 days. They did not however go to shore until the next day so they would be able to see the people. -
The Thirteen Colonies
Jamestown was created as one of the thirteenth colonies. Although there were many this was one of the first made. -
The Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was an era of growth and using machines to mass roduce stuff. So instead of having to hand make a screwdriver you could buy them for much cheaper because of machines. -
The French and Indian War
Marking another battle between Britian and France, as the french expanded into the new America the british laid claim to much of the land. Through many conflicts the was lasted to 1763 -
The Boston Tea Party
The boston tea party was a group of men dressed as indians rushed onto a ship, and throwing all of the tea that the ship was carrying into the harbor. They did this after demanding the tea be returned to englend which was refused. -
Paul Revere Rides
On this day is when the british army known as redcoats, started the invasion that started the revolutionary war. Paul revere road through towns and farms to warn people of the impending danger. -
Writing the Constitution
The constitution allowed citizens of America more freedoms and guidlines to what they were alwoed to do. The constitution had 37 ammendments in total. -
Lewis and Clark
This is the day Lewis and Clark lead the corps of discovery to explore the land america was about to go buy. With only one death they made it to the pacific ocean and back -
The Missouri Compromise
After Missouri asked to join the union congress decided to OK it but they decided they must also make maine a free state. Congress also decided to to draw a line through the middle of the states so people would know where slaves were legal and illeagal. -
Bleeding kansas
During this time kansas decided to let her inhabitants decide if they would be pro or anti slavery. Many people flooded the state hopeing to influence it one way or another, this lead to blood shed between the two groups.