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Magna Carta
The first document that limited the kings power. We used it to limit our government when creating our government. -
French and Indian War
A war to figure outfits who controlled North America. Taxes were made on the colonists because of the war. -
Hector St. John de Crevecoeur coming into America
He created a popular phrase that’s still used today, “melting pot”. He wrote a book Letters to an American Farmer. -
Lexington And Concord
It was the first American won battle in the Revolution. This was important because there weren’t a lot American won battles in the Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence states goals for freedom that’s the Americans fought for during the Revolution. We still have use the same constitution till this day. -
Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a surprise victory. It brought the French into the war on the American side. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British were forced by the Continental Army forced to surrender from the Revolution. This war was significant because it was the last war, and it was the end of the entire Revolution. -
U.S. Constitution
It states a the basic structure of our government. It created a type of government where the people have the power. -
Bill of Rights
They were the first ten amendments made for protecting people power. They were made to ensure everyone’s support ofc the U.S. Constitution -
South Attacks the North First
This action that started the Civil War at Ft. Sumter, SC. The South made the first move in the civil War against the North. -
Confederate States of America
The south declares themselves the Confederate States of America (The confederacy). -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln freed the salves from the south. He did this because it would help with hikes campaign as president. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was the turning point during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address speech. -
South Surrenders
The South surrender to the North at the Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia. This is putting a stop to more unnecessary violence. -
Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated a couple of dayside after then Civil War. John Booth shot Abraham Lincoln in the theaters.
