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Invention of the Steamboat
The steamboat was the newest thing for transportation in the industrial revolution. Since the boat was powered by an engine captians could travel up stream to deliver goods to the people living in the north. The boat could hual ten times more than a horse but using the same amount of work wich saved time alowing fresher produce to be delived to the customer. -
The Signing of the Constitution
The constitution is my number one event in American history. This document holds the bill of rights which gives us our entitled rights and freedoms. Also is the most tresured document in America. -
Lewis and Clark Expodition
Lewis and Clark were brave enough to explore what no other American had explored before. People on the east cost now know what kind off terrain is on the west coast. Also on their journey Lewis and Clark have discovered over fifty different Native American tribes. -
The War of 1812
There was an ubundance of wealthy people who did not think they had to follow the rules and after this war everyone knew their place. Also the louisiana purchase was made. The wihskey tax was ended. -
Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln wanted peace with the north and south while others wanted the south to pay for all the damage they caused with there uprising. I think if Lincoln was not killed there would be no reason for the civil rights act of 1964. I also think he was the greatest president America had. -
Wright brothers Kitty Hawk Flight
Allows anyone who has the money to go anywhere they want in very little time. Created more jobs like a piolit. Also I choose this because this is transportation my mom uses every week to get to work. -
The Ford Assembly Line
Has improved production imensley. Let workers have specialty in factory work. Also cut down on the cost so the car was affordable for middle class americans to buy. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Gave African Americans the rescpet they diserved years ago. Also outlawed segregation. It allowed blacks the rights to use what whites have been using for years. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The moon landing has opened many doors in the science community. This gave americans hope that anything was possible. Also this gave us an understaning on why things did what they did. -
September 11
The attack on the world trade center has effected the way we fly now and all the new security regulations you have to follow. This tradgety made people realize what is realy on the other side of the ocean. This also lead to our hatred against alkida.
