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Signing of the Declaration of Independance
This is the day that the Declaration of Independance was signed, giving the thirteen American colonies freedom. -
Ratification of the United States Constitution
On this date the 12 amendments or The Bill of Rights was added to the constitution. -
Patent issued for the Cotton Gin
On this day Eli Whitney's cotton gin was patented. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
During this time period Lewis and Clark explored the Lousiana territory that was purchased by Thomas Jefferson. -
First Mill Built In Lowell Massachusetts
On this date the first mill was built in Lowell Massachusetts. -
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Trail of Tears
During this time the Cherokee indians were removed from the Louisiana Territory. -
Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
On this date the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed which ended a war with Mexico and made America gain 525,000 square miles of land. -
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The Battle of Fort Sumter
This timespan was the surrender of Fort Sumter that started the American Civil War. -
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The Battle of Gettysburg
This battle is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. -
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The Battle of Little Big Horn
The Battle of Little Big Horn was a battle between combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, against the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. -
Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill
On this day carpenter James Wilson Marshall discovered gold near his home. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was the great economic crisis that started after the U.S. stock market crashed. Msny people lost their jobs and taxes were raised. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On this date Americans set foot on the moon for the first time. -
September 11th Attacks
On this date the Islamic terrorist group alQaeda attacked the twin towers and The Pentagon. -
My Birthday!
This is the day that an awkward fangirl was born! -
The inauguration of Barack Obama
On this date Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th presidet of the Unitied States.