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Declaration of Independence
American's declare their independence from England. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author. -
Constitution
Replaced the Articles of Confederation. Written primarily by James Madison. Great Comprimise helped to establish the bicameral legislature. -
Bill of Rights was ratified
The first 10 amendments are added to the constitution which help appease anti-federalists in the Great Compromise. -
13th Amendment
Slavery was abolished -
14th Amendment
Gives former slavs citienship and offers them protection under United States Law. -
15th Amendment
Denies U.S. governments the ability to deny the right to vote based upon color. -
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Progressive Era
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Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War begins and lasts untill August 12, 1898. Teddy Roosevelt's Roughriders lead the way to victory at San Juan Hill. -
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World War I
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Black Tuesday
U.S. Stock market crashes and ushers in the beginning of the "Great Depression" -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression began with Black Tuesday and ended with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. -
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World War II
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Pearl Harbor
Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor.