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Significant Events in US History, Beginnings to 1877
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French and Indian War
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Stamp Act
6th Important Date: This day was important because it was one of the very small steps toward freedom from Britain. -
Boston Massacre
9th Important Date: This day was Important because it made the American people turn on the British Military for killing 5 Americans. -
Boston Tea Party
7th Important Date: This day was important because it was when we, as Americans, showed Britain that they could not control us. -
Revolutionary War
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Declaration of Independence
1st Important Date: This date was very important because on this day, the Declaration of Independence was signed to make America a free country. -
Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris
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The Federalist Papers
8th Important Date: This day was important because it marked the start of 85 different papers that led to Federalism. -
G. Washington Elected President
5th Important Date: This day was important because the US elected its first President into office. -
Louisianna Purchase
2nd Important Date: This date was importnat because this was a very big step in America owning more land. -
War of 1812
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Missouri Compromise
10th Important Date: This date was important because it marked the day that the south started ending slavery and racism. -
Compromise of 1850
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South Succeeds from Union
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Civil War
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Emancipation Proclimation
3rd Important Date: This date was important because on this day, Lincoln signed the Proclimation to free all slaves of slavery. -
Assassination of Lincoln
4th Important Date: This date was important because this was the 1st assassination of a president.
