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Magna Carta
A charter of rights that limited the power of King John of England. It was important to American history because it was the first ever instance of limiting the government. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by a mob in Boston. This was important to American history because it united the colonists against the British. -
Boston Tea Party
An event in which colonists dressed up as Native Americans and tossed mass amounts of tea into the ocean as a form of protesting. This was important to American history because it fueled the tension that had already begun between Britain and America. -
Lexington & Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution between the colonists and British soldiers. It was important to American history because it signaled the beginning of the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
A document that stated why the 13 colonies were breaking off from Britain, the grievances they had with England, and officially declared their independence from England. Thomas Jefferson was the head of the committee that created the document. It is important to American history because it stated the goals of the Americans and promised a government that would protect the individual rights of the people. -
Saratoga
A battle that resulted in a massive victory for the colonists. It was important to American History because it was the battle that convinced the French to join our side in the war. -
Yorktown
A battle that resulted in the final victory of the colonists and the surrender of the British. It was important to American History because it was the last battle of the American Revolution and signified the defeat of the British. -
U.S. Constitution
A document that established the structure of the new government of America. It was important to American history because it set the foundation of our government all the way up to the present day. -
Bill of Rights
The Continental Congress met again and added ten amendments to the constitution to protect the rights of the people. This was important to American history because it still protects our individual freedoms to this day. -
Star Spangled Banner
The poem "The Defence of Fort McHenry" was written by Francis Scott Key. Later, this poem would be composed into a song by John Stafford Smith. This was important to American history because this poem would later be titled "Star Spangled Banner" and become the US's national anthem. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Abraham Lincoln was elected as president of the United States. This was important to American history because his election led to the eventual abolishing of slavery. -
Fort Sumter
The attack of the South on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. It was important to American history because it marked the beginning of the Civil War. -
Battle of Gettysburg
A major battle in the town of Gettysburg during the Civil War. It was important to American history because it was the turning point of the war, when the North started to win the war. -
Appomattox Court House
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This was important to American history because it marked the end of the Civil War. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. This was important to American history because it was the death of one of the most influential presidents in American history.
