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Manga Carta
First document that limited a kings power. We use it to limit our government when creating our government. -
Lexington and Concord battle
This battle between Lexington and concord is the first battle of American revolution. These battle are important because this is one of the first battles. -
Declaration of Independence
America got independence from Britain. This is important because the United States of America fought for their rights and to achieve their goals. -
Second continental Congress
The idea of gaining freedom. This is important because they want to have their own rights and own voice. -
Saratoga battle
This is the war between British and United States of America. This is important because the Americans won the battle which suprised everyone and the French were also on their side. -
Yorktown battle
The battle between the continental army and the British army. This is important because the British surrendered in this battle. -
U.S Constitution
The continental congress wrote the constitution. This is important because it helped form/structure the government and it let the people hold the power. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights is for protecting our individual liberties and freedom. This is important because it was first ten amendments. -
Louisiana purchase
The USA took Louisiana from France. This is important because the USA didn't fight for Louisiana the France and USA didn't have a war. The USA paid France 15 millions dollars for Louisiana. -
Industrial revolution
The Industrial revolution is the change from manual labor industry to technical based. This is important because it helped with the economic growth of the United States. -
Manifest destiny
The idea of governing North American continent. This is important because the white Americans believed that north American continent was God created land meant for them. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
The battle was between Confederate states army and United States army. This is important because it was the beginning of the American Civil War. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The battle was between union and confederate. This is important because it was bloodiest battle ever on USA’s soil. -
Gettysburg address
Two minutes to honor the dead. This is important because Lincoln gave one of the most emotional and famous speech in the American history. -
Lincoln assassinated
5 days after Lincoln was assassinated. This is important because the president of the United States was killed.
