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United states history class timeline 2013-2014

  • The Years of the Revolutionary War

    The Years of the Revolutionary War
    The American Revolution was a political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America.
  • Signing of the declaration of independence

    Signing of the declaration of independence
    A statement, which anounced that the 13 American colonies, regarded themselves as independent states. It was a formal explanation of why Congress voted to have independence from Great Britain.
  • Ratification of the United States Constitution

    Ratification of the United States Constitution
    Each of the original thirteen states in the United States was invited to ratify the Constitution created in Philadelphia in 1787. The Constitution specified that nine ratifications would be sufficient to consider the Constitution accepted. Some states ratified quickly, others had to hold several conventions to accept the Constitution — though all eventually did. This page lists the votes of each state's conventions.
  • The louisiana purchase

    This was a big territory owned by the english countries, like france, italy, and more. and britain. Thomas jefferson wanted to buy new orleans from france, under the control of napolean, but surprizingly he offered the whole Louisiana purchase for 15 million dollars.
  • The Lewis and clark journey

    The lewis and clark journey was the first american expiditon to cross the western part of the united states. Which wasnt part of the united states until they succeeded in the expidition. Thomas jefferson, our president in that time was the one who sent lewis and clark.
  • The Texas revolution

    This was a war that was also reffered to as the texas war of independence. The first war began on October 2, in 1835. The last war was in April of 1836. It was a war against the mexican government and colonists, who of course at that time were fight for land.
  • The war with mexico

    Thi was a war against the United States Army and The Mexican Army. It lasted from 1846 to 1848. Mexico was saying that Texas was their land and they owned it, but the US did not agree. The US ended up winning the war and also gained what is now the western part of the US.
  • The california gold rush

    The people searching for gold were also called the 49er's. That how we got the football team name. They often faced hardships on the trip. The gold rush attracted people from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. The gold rush finally ended in 1855.
  • The assassination of Abraham Lincoln

    The assassination of Abraham Lincoln
    The assassination took place on good friday As the Civil War came drawing to a close. John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
  • Wall street crash

    Wall street crash
    The crash signaled the beginning of the 10-year Great Depression that effected all Western countries. And did not end until 1941 which was the end of the World War ll.
  • The first appearance of superman action comics

    The first appearance of superman action comics
    superman is a fictional superhero. Supermans appearance is distinctive and iconic. He usually wears a blue suit a red cape, and has an "S" on his chest suit.
  • The Years of World War II

    The Years of World War II
    The war was the most widespread war in history, with more than 100 million people, from over 30 different countries, serving in military units.
  • Japans attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japans attack on Pearl Harbor
    It was a surprise military strike made by the japanese navy, aiming for the US navy base. This led into World War ll. The base was attacked by 353 fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes. About 200 aircraft were destroyed, Over 2'000 killed, and over 1'000 wounded.
  • The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

    The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
    The atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan were conducted by the United States during the final stages of World War II in 1945. The two events are the only use of nuclear weapons in war to date.
  • The Years of the Korean War

    was a war between the (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the (North Korea). The United States and other countries passed a Security Council resolution authorizing military intervention in Korea.
  • The years of the veitnam war

    The years of the veitnam war
    1954-1975
  • The inaguration of John F. Kennedy

    The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1961. The inauguration marked the commencement of the term of John F. Kennedy as President.
  • the first appearance of spider-man in comics

    Spider-man is a fictional character. He is a crime fighter that can climb walls and shoot webs out like a spider can.
  • The March on Washington

    The March on Washington
    The march was for jobs and Freedom for African Americans. It took place in washington D.C. on Wednsday August 28, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his I have a dream speech.
  • The first super bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Cheifs

    In the regular season of the NFL the Packers had a record of 12-2. In the AFL the Cheifs had a record of 11-2-1. Green Bay Packers beat the Cheifs 35-10 In the championship game.
  • The first Inauguration of Ronald Reagan

    The first Inauguration of Ronald Reagan
    The inauguration was th first to be held on the west front of the US Capital building. It marked the commencment of the first four year term. Minutes later the Americans held hostage in Iran were released.
  • The First Inauguration of Ronald Reagan

    The first inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the 40th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1981. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first four-year term.
  • The Explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle

    The space shuttle challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the death of all seven crew members.
  • My Birthday!!!

    My Birthday!!!
    Im awesome
  • 9/11/2001

    9/11/2001
    On 9/11/2001 there was a terrorist attack in New York. The terrorist attack was sent by Osama Bin Laden. He sent 19 people to hijack 4 US airliners. That happened with out the passengers knowing. Two of the terrorists managed to fly the planes in the huge buildings known as The Wolrd Trade Center. The third one flew into the pentagon. But the fourth was not able to crash into the object it was supposed to hit, and instead crashed onto a feild nearby. 3,000 people died that day.
  • The first inauguration of barack obama

    This set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C. Obama was the 44th president.
  • Another important event of my life (Unknown date)

    (Unknown date) I met my brother for the first time in twelve years after i was adopted. I am also going to meet another one of my brothers that I havent seen in twelve years too soon.