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Declaration of Independence Signed
56 delegates signed the declaration of independence. The date of the signing is now a national holiday in the United States. -
Articles of Confederation is Adopted
Though it was adopted on this day, it was not ratified until March 1, 1781. The Articles of Confederation severely limited power of central government and gave the States all of the power. -
British Surrender at Yorktown
General Cornwallis surrendered his 8,000 troops in Yorktown, Virginia. They were expecting help from British ships in New York but no help ever came. -
Shays' Rebellion Attacks the Springfield Armory
On this day, 2,000 farmers attacked the Springfield armory. The government fired back at the farmers killing three farmers and injuring many more. -
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The Constitutional Convention
The convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The convention adressed problems with the current government run under the Articles of Confederation. This convention led to the forming of our current government, the Constitution. -
Ratification of the United States Constitution
New Hampshire was the last state to ratify the Constitution. This made the Constitution officially ratified by all states. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
Three-fourths of the states agreed with the ratification of the Bill of Rights. The last state to ratify it was Virginia, making it officially a law -
First Mill Created in Lowell, Massachusetts
The mill was founded by Samuel Slater. -
Cotton Gin is Patented
The cotton gin picked the seeds out of cotton more efficiently. It also made the cotton business as well as the slave trae expand. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Sent by Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William CLark were sent on an expedition west. THey were accompanied by a Native American woman named Sacagewea. -
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Trail of Tears
Andrew Jackson forced the Cheokee Indians out of their territory. -
Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill
This triggered the gold rush to begin. -
Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This treaty officially ended the war between the United States and Mexico. -
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Battle of Fort Sumter
The batte of Fort Sumter was the bombing of Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina which started the civil war. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
Gettysburg is said to be the most important battle of the American Civil war. -
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The Battle of Little Bighorn
The Battle of Little Bighorn is also commonly known as Custer's last stand. In the Battle of Little Bighorn, the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States fought the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was caused by the market crash in October 1929. A lot of people lost their jobs and could barely make money to sustain life during this time. -
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
The astronauts of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, launch to the moon and make history. As Neil Armstrong takes the first ever step on the moon, he says a now famous quote, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." -
I Was Born
I was brought into this wonderful world. -
9/11 Attacks
The attacks involved 4 planes. Twoof those planes crashed into the twin towers. Another hit hte pentagon. The last plane was brought down by civilians on the plane and was thought to be going towards the White House. -
President Obama Is Inaugurated
Our 44th president, Barrack Obama, is inaugarated.