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American Revolution
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Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson (Engrosser: Probably Timothy Matlack). The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to announce and explain separation from Great Britain. The 3 rights listed in the Declaration of Independence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
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Civil War
Began on April 12, 1861 and ended on May 9, 1865. The president during the time was Abraham Lincoln. The war started because of the Confederates had bombarded Union soldiers at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. -
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Spanish–American War
The Spanish-American War started in April 25, 1898 and ended in August 12, 1898. -
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World War ll
The U.S, fought against Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president during World War ll. -
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The Women's Rights Movement
Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage, Abby Kelley Foster, and Sojourner Truth were the main leaders of the The Women's Rights Movement. The women wanted to be treated equally and get the same opportunities as men. -
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Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights movement began in 1954 and ended in 1968. The key leaders were Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Andrew Goodman, etc. It started because many people wanted to end racial discrimination.