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Start of French and Indian War
A war between France and Britain that took place in America. This war put Britain in Debt. -
End of the French and Indian War
Ended with the Treaty of Paris forcing France to give up Florida to Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonist were upset about taxes on tea so they rebelled by throwing tea from Britain in the Boston harbor. -
Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to separate the U.S. from England -
Constitutional Convention
55 delegates held a meeting to discuss ways to have a strong national government and lead to the creation of the constitution. -
George Washington elected as president
The first president of the United States was elected. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. purchased over 800,000 square miles for about 15 million U.S. dollars from France. -
War of 1812
War between Britain and the US because of Impressment of US sailors. -
Mexican-American War
War between Mexico and the US about where Texas’ borders were. -
End of Mexican-American War
Ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This forced mexico to give up what became New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Texas. -
Gold Rush
Gold was discovered in California and lead to western expansion. -
Abraham Lincoln was elected
Lincoln was elected and upset many southerners. -
Civil War
The beginning of the war between northern and southern states mainly about slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery. This made him one of the most important presidents of all time. -
End of Civil War
Ended when Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse.
