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Magna Carta
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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was a 9 year war fought between the British and the French with the American Indians over North American land.Some key moments in the war included the battle of Fort Oswego which gave the French a good head start over the British in the war. And three years later the British finally take Montreal from the French after many prior defeats. The treaty of Paris marked the end of the French and Indian war with the French surrendering land to Spain and England. -
The Boston Tea Party
As a result of the British placing heavy taxes on American colonists to help recover from the French and Indian war. The Sons of Liberty dressed as Indians and dumped British tea off 3 British trade ships at the Boston harbor. The British soon closed down the harbor to close down trade in Boston. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American revolution. The British troops found out that American colonists were stashing powder and weapons at concord. And they soon confronted the colonists and suffered a defeat. The British fled back to Boston and informed England to send more troops over to America. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The writer of the DOI and the future third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson wrote this in hopes of eventually becoming Independent from British rule. He also writes this to explain the democracy type of government and principles that the founding fathers have for the future of the United States. -
Saratoga
This was an important war for the American colonies not just because they won this war. But also because the French joined in on America's side to fight against the British. -
Valley Forge
George Washington and 11,000 troops settled 22 miles from a British camp at Valley Forge after they were defeated twice in the battles of Germantown and Brandywine. Many of their ranks were lost through the winter due to disease suck as smallpox and fever. but they were soon prepared for the wars ahead. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Americans forced the British to surrender after surrounding them at Yorktown. This marked the end of the American revolution. -
The Constitution
After they officially became the United states of America, the continental congress set up a basic form of government that became the constitution. They created a government where the people could now choose their representatives and hold the power. -
Bill of Rights
Some people didn't believe the constitution alone protected all of their freedoms. This was when the continental congress created "amendments" to protect people's liberties and freedoms. The first ten amendments are called the "Bill of rights" -
Fort Sumter
The north and southern parts of the United states are at war with each other due to the growing industry and disagreements in government. This led the south attack Fort Sumter in North Carolina. The South (confederacy) took over the fort and this started the American Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln did a executive order to free slaves from slavery from the seceded states. This changed many African American's lives forever by giving them the freedom they deserved. -
Battle of Gettysburg
In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the union forces win a battle over the confederacy. This resulted in the bloodiest battle of the civil war with over 50,000 casualties over 3 days of fighting. Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg address soon after. -
Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln wrote a speech that honored the men that sacrificed their lives at Gettysburg for the nation. He wrote this speech in hopes of bringing the North and South together again into one nation. -
The transcontinental railroad
This railroad was built during the civil war. It connected the western and eastern parts of the United States. It was one of the most technological accomplishments during the 19th century.
