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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. -
The battle of Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles of the Revolutionary war. The battles were considered a great victory and it showed King George III that unjust behavior wouldn’t be tolerated in America. -
Declaration of Independence
Declared our freedom. States that the purpose of the government is to protect our unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
Saratoga
Brought the French into the war on our side. The battles of Saratoga was the climax of the Saratoga campaign. -
Battle of Yorktown
The continental army forced the British to surrender and the war was over. -
The constitution
The continental congress wrote the U.S. constitution which established the basic structure of our government. -
Bill of rights
The bill of rights protects our individual liberties and freedoms. -
Industrial revolution
Introduced the factory system and output of products soared. -
The civil war
Southerners were fearful that the north would abolish slavery. As the south became more dependent on cotton, they also became more dependent on slave labor. -
Emancipation proclamation
Issued by Lincoln and freed slaves in confederate states. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Bloodiest battle on USA’s soil killing 50,000 casualties in three days that ended the south’s chance of victory. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincolns speech to honor the dead, and claimed a new birth of freedom to bring equality to all of USA’s citizens. -
Lincoln’s death
John Wilkes Booth killed president Lincoln by shooting him in the back of the head. -
19th amendment ratified
After the 19th amendment was ratified, women gain the right to vote. -
The Great Depression
The impact of the Great Depression was enormous, making many people suffer. There were also many changes in economic policy.
