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Pilgrams and Plymouth Rock
The Plymouth Rock was a rock carved by the first people who came to the United States (Pilgrams). This rock is named after the first found settlement in the U.S. Plymouth. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a time where industry rapidly developed. It all started in Great Britain and then spread all throughout the world. -
Revolutionary War
Many European people were not happy with the rules of King George. They rebelled against the King and started the Reveloutionary War. The European rebel group won and was given freedom in the U.S. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independance was a document that stated our freedom from Great Britain. This document was written by Thomas Jefferson. -
Lousiana Purchase
This was purchase of land between the United States and France. In this purchase the United States gained what is now Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, and parts of many other states. -
Civil War
The Civil War was a war fought between the north of the United States and the South of the United States. The south left the United States because they were not agreeing with the new changes the United States was making. The north won and they both converged to create the United States again. -
WWI
This was a War between the Allies and the Central powers of the World. The war ended November 11, 1918 when the Allies ended up defeating the Central Powers -
Great Depression
This was a time in the United States when the stock market completely crashed. This left many people jobless and many families hungry. -
Dust Bowl
A time in the United States when dust storms wiped out most of the agriculture. It also killed many people and forced others to move. -
WWII
This war was the second World War. It was again the Ally Powers vs the Central Powers. The result was also the same with the Allies winning again. -
Cold War
This war was a very long war. All the countries involved basically threatend the other countries with nuclear weapons. -
Jackie Robinson First Game
On this date Jackie Robinson debut in his first MLB game. This was the first African-American to play in a MLB game at that time. -
9/11
On this date their was a terrorist attack planned by Osama Bin Laden. They crashed two planes into the twin towers completely destroying them and another was on its way to the Pentagon buy crashed short. -
Russell Wilson Draft Day ;)
On this date the legend of Russell Wilson began. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL draft (75th pick) out of the Universty of Wisconsin by the Seattle Seahawks. -
Superbowl 48
In this Superbowl the Broncos played the Seahawks. The Seahawks led by their quarterback Russell Wilson and their dominant defense crushed the Broncos 43-8 winning Superbowl 48.
