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The Decalaration of Independence
James Madison is the "father" of the D.O.I. This document declared our freedom from Great Britain. Our founding fathers signed it. -
The Official Signing of the U.S. Constitution
This event is when all 13 colonies ratified the Constitution. The U.S. Constitution is one of the first most succsessful form of government. It gave every body unalienable rights. -
The Purchase of the Louisiana Purchase
On April 11, 1803 Napoleon came over to the Eastern States looking to sell the LA Purchase for 15 million dollars. For about 3 cents an acre, this sale is a steal. The Americans thought that it was some kind of trick, but then they found out that the French was losing the war and needed money bad. On April 30, 1803 Thomas Jefferson signed the Louisiana Peace Treaty. On July 4, 1803 the treaty reached D.C. and became official,Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of America in one day. -
Begining of CA Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began when James Marshall found a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill, Coloma California. Word of the gold spread to Oregon and shortly after the news reached the East. People from all types of states and countries came to get a piece of this treasure. Some people struck it rich, but some went home with nothing. -
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World War II
World War II is the deadliest conflict in all human history. It was originally between The Empire of Japan and East Asia, but became a worldwide war. WW2 was significant to America basically because it needed to protect it's image and cement its status as the new super power -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The U.S. had placed nuclear weapons in Turkey. The missiles were aimed at Moscow. The soviets felt un safe so they began to built weapons of their own. The Soviets tried to attack over sea, but our Navy stopped them. The U.S. and Soviets agreed to dismantle the weapons. It is important because it caused us to create a direct communication between Washington and Moscow. -
Eruption of Mt. St. Helens
Mt. St. Helens was one of the worst volcanic eruptions in the world. Weeks before there was a series of earthquakes. After it erupted it left 11 miles of land covered with ash. -
My Birthday!
I'm so happy to be alive! I was born in Wilmington, Deleware. My favorite things to do is go hunting and fishing. I have a dog, she is a boxer. Ther is seven people in my family. I have 4 sisters. We are all 2 years apart. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
This is one of the worst American tragedies ever. Osama Bin Laden was the master mind of it. They hijacked planes and attacked the Twin Towers, Pentagon and a accidental crashing in Shanksville, PA.
