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European Exploration
The European Exploration was between the 1400's-1700's. The Europeans began to explore Earth for scientific, religious, and other purposes. The exploration ended because of the technological advancements. -
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Slavery
Slavery was labor that was performed by a non family member. A slave would either work out in the field all day or work in the house. Many people were forced into slavery and either worked as an indentured servant or as a slave. Slavery in America was abolished in 1865. -
Triangular Trade
Triangular Trade described trade that occurred between England, Africa, and the Americas. It was called the Triangular Trade because it was going from England to Africa, Africa to the Americas, and the Americas to England. All kinds of things were being traded such as: natural resources, manufactured products from Europe, and slaves from Africa. -
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Revolutionary War
The first war in the Revolutionary War was the battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775. The Revolutionary War began because the Americans did not agree being taxed without representation in the British Parliament. The Revolutionary War ended in 1781 with the battle of Yorktown. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the declaration. "Common Sense", written by Thomas Paine, paved the way for the Declaration of Independence. -
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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was written in 1777. There were six drafts of the Articles of Confederation. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft. -
Constitution
The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. It established America's government and laws. The Constitution is made up of seven articles and twenty seven amendments. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments in the Constitution. The Bill of Rights are about the citizens rights. Not only does the Bill of Rights help citizens keep their freedom, but it also makes sure that the government does not gain too much power. -
Invention of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin and obtained the patent for it in 1794. The cotton gin increased slavery because of the need for people to harvest the cotton. It was able to produce 50 pounds of seedless cotton a day. The seeds that were extracted were either used to plant more cotton or make cotton seed oil. -
Louisiana Purchase
When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory, they received 530,000,000 acres. They purchased the piece of land from France for $15 million dollars. Each acre was purchased for about less than 3 cents. The Louisiana Territory was purchased under the president, Thomas Jefferson. -
Invention of the Steamboat
Robert Fulton invented the first successful steamboat. Robert Fulton joined forces with Robert Livingston to create the steamboat. On August 9, 1803 Robert Fulton tested his boat on the River Seine in Paris. The steamboat reached up to 4 miles per hour. -
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Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. They traveled nearly 8,000 miles. Thomas Jefferson, the president at the time, asked Lewis to explore the Louisiana Territory. Lewis and Clark overcame many obstacles that came their way such as diseases, weather, injuries, etc. -
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent. The War of 1812 began because of trade, impressment, and Native American involvement. -
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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution led to many rural societies being transformed to industrialized societies in both Europe and America. The Industrial Revolution began in England. The cotton gin, created by Eli Whitney, was invented during the Industrial Revolution. The working conditions were harsh because people were forced to work long hours with low pay. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was issued by President Monroe in December of 1823. The Doctrine stated that North and South America were no longer opened to colonization. It also stated that the United States would not interfere in European affairs. -
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Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the trial that the Indians took after they were forced out of their own homes. Many of the Indians suffered and died walking the trial. The Trail of Tears was over 5,000 miles long and covered nine states. -
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the belief that the expansion of the United States was both justified and inevitable. The phrase came about in the 1840's. Democrats made the "Manifest Destiny" their slogan. -
Westward Movement
The westward movement was the movement of settlers into the west. The Transcontinental Railroad helped people move west in the late 1800's. People moved to the west because of gold, good soil, and cheap land. The westward expansion was beneficial to the Americans because it provided them with many natural resources. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a slave born in 1799 who ended up suing for his freedom. His case made it to the Supreme Court before the Civil War. The Court decided that he was allowed to sue in federal court because he was not considered to be a citizen. -
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Civil War
The Civil War began in 1861 between the northern and southern states of the United States. President Lincoln's election caused southern states to secede and create the Confederate States of America. Nearly 600,000 Americans lost their lives fighting this war. In 1865, the Confederates surrendered to the Union. -
13th Amendment- Abolition of Slavery
The 13th Amendment states that slavery is not acceptable in the United States. Slavery in America ended in 1865. This amendment was held up in the House of Representatives because the Democrats refused to support it. -
14th Amendment- Equal Treatment Under the Law
The 14th Amendment was passed by congress in 1866 and ratified in 1868. The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anybody who is born in the United States. This Amendment was passed during Reconstruction Era. It also states that of any states violate this Amendment they will be punished. -
15th Amendment- Voting Rights for Black Men
The 15th Amendment was created to protect the voting rights for black men. The 15th Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1870. It was passed by congress in 1869. -
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World War I
World War 1 began in 1914 after the Archduke of Austria was assassinated. The war was between the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. World War I forced women into the workforce to replace the men that went out and fought. The Allied Powers won the war and over 16 million people died. -
19th Amendment- Voting Rights for Women
The 19th Amendment was passed by congress on June 4, 1919. It was ratified on August 18, 1920 which grants women the right to vote. It was first originally drafted by Susan B. Anthony in 1878. -
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Great Depression
The Great Depression began in 1929 after the stock market crashed. By 1933 around 15 million Americans were unemployed. President Hoover did not intervene because he believed that the government should not intervene in the economy. In 1932, Franklin Roosevelt won the election which led to him creating the New Deal later on in his presidency. Employment for women rose by 24% between 1930-1940. -
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New Deal
The New Deal was a program created under the administration of President Roosevelt. The purpose of the New Deal was to bring economic relief. President Roosevelt wanted to restore prosperity to Americans so he created the New Deal. Roosevelt held "fireside chats" to encourage Americans to support him. -
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World War II
World War II began in 1939 when Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, leading France and Great Britain declaring war on them. Nearly 6 million Jews were killed in concentration camps. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, leading to the United States declaring war on Japan. The war ended in 1945 which left Germany divided into four different zones owned by the Soviet Union, Britain, United States, and France. -
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Korean War
The Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States joined forces with South Korea and lost nearly 40,000 Americans in the war. To end the war, an agreement was signed on July 27, 1953. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education came about because of segregation in public schools. It helped people realize that the "separate-but-equal" education was not fair at all. After the ruling for this case, it pushed the civil rights movement in America. -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott began in 1955 to protest segregated seating. It all began when Rosa Parks was arrested for sitting in neutral section of the bus and not getting up when she was asked to. People in Montgomery, Alabama refused to ride the bus until they got what they wanted. -
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was between North and South Vietnam and it was one of the most deadliest wars. Over 3 million people were killed. Richard Nixon, the president, withdrew the United States in 1973. United States spent over $120 billion on the war, -
“I Have a Dream” Speech
In 1963, Martin Luther King delivered a speech to over 250,000 people in Washington D.C. In this speech, Martin Luther King talks about the racial injustice in America. Martin Luther king wanted blacks to have the same life the white people had. -
September 11
On September 1, 2001 a few airplanes were hijacked. Two planes were flown into the twin towers, one was flown into the Pentagon, and one crashed in the ground in Pennsylvania. Around 2,700 people were killed in New York, 184 at the Pentagon, and 40 in Pennsylvania. Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, lead the attacks on the United States.