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Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War between the 13 colonies and the British results in American independence after 8 years of war. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence The founding fathers sign the Declaration of Independence, declaring their sovereignty and break from England. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty of Paris of 1783 ends the American Revolutionary War and England recognizes US independence. -
Louisiana Purchase
The US purchase of the Louisiana territory doubles the size of the United States. Purchased for $15 million, it was less than 30 cents per acre! -
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Civil War
The American Civil War between the North and the South results in the passing of the 13th Amendment, abolishment of slavery, and preservation of the Union. -
13th Amendment Adopted
Adoption of the 13th Amendment abolishes slavery in the United States. -
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Industrialization and Reform
The Industrialization and Reform Era of the U.S. results in a shift from agrarian to urban society and many progressive reforms in response to the problems caused by this shift. -
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World War I
The US enters the war on the side of the Allied Powers, shifting the stalemate of the war into an Allied victory. -
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World War II
The Allied Powers (UK, France, Russia, USA) defeat the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) to preserve democracy. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan Bombs Pearl HarborUS enters World War II after the sneak attack bombing of the naval base at Pearl Harbor. -
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Japan
Hiroshima bombedUS first and only nation to drop Atomic bomb on another nation. -
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The Cold War
The bipolar superpowers (USA and USSR) fight for dominance in a post war world, eventually resulting in the fall of the Soviet Union. -
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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
[Montgomery Bus Boycott](http:/http://www.montgomeryboycott.com//)Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat, launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement. -
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