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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John I after protestors or barons revolted against his dominion/ruling. The document stated "equality" between society and the government in order to establish balanced rights between individuals and government officials. This revolt illustrates the idea of equality between society and political authorities which continues on during present day U.S. as well. -
French and Indian War
A battle between the British and the French, allied with the Indians, ended with a victory for the overpowered British and a defeat for the French. Leading on from the overthrowing of French ruling in the U.S., Britain gained control of multiple areas in the U.S. which led to British conquest and the rise of British dominion. This is important to U.S. history since the increase of British dominance led to multiple desires for freedom in the U.S. as colonies began to grow. -
The Boston Tea Party
With the addition of taxes placed on goods, the Boston Tea Party provided insight on the revolt of multiple colonists who disapproved of the taxation. Laws were passed to tax goods in order to cover the cost of the French and Indian War. However, the Son's of Liberty (revolting colonists) devised a plan to dump tea into the harbor as a sign of protest for taxing goods such as tea. The rebellion's importance is to signify the protest against the government's rules that violated colonist's rights. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle that commenced the American Revolution, Lexington and Concord was fought between the American colonists and the British who's desire was to seize supplies held in Concord. Two colonists were aware of the British's presence near Concord and alerted the other colonists to prepare for defense. The British soon arrived and the famous "shot heard around the world" commenced. The importance of the battle is the determination of the colonist who desired independence and came out victorious. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that demanded independence and freedom from British ruling. Thomas Jefferson composed a document that included multiple reasons the U.S. should be free of Britain's dominion and demanded independence while including multiple complaints towards King George III. The document is important to U.S. history since it granted the colonies freedom and independence from Britain. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The 2 battles in Saratoga came out victorious for the Americans and the retreat of the British. The first battle halted the British as a powerful American army forced them to retreat with multiple fatalities. However, a second battle commenced and the Americans, once again, ceased the British and defeated them for the second time in Saratoga. The battles are important since it illustrated the powerful side of the American colonists which gave France a reason to ally with the colonists. -
The Battle of Yorktown
General Washington led the Continental Army to a victory against British forces. The Continental Army consisted of American colonists and French troops who allied with the U.S. after the battles of Saratoga. The aftermath of the battle led to General Cornwallis surrendering to George Washington in which the battle later ended the American Revolution. The significance of the battle is that the outcome led to the conclusion of the American Revolution and the downfall of the British. -
The Constitution
The Constitution was a document that developed the idea of governing in the U.S. after the overthrowing of British ruling. The document elaborated on the structure of how the U.S. government should be like and also focused on the idea of basic human rights and liberty. The Constitution was important to U.S. history as it established government in the U.S. along with focusing on the individuals intentions of living freely in the colonies. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights established the first 10 amendments that protected individual rights and freedoms. The amendments included freedom of speech, bare arms, etc. and other aspects and conditions. The importance of the Bill of Rights is that it's purpose is to provide and secure individuals reasonable freedom as they desire. -
The Civil War
The Civil War was the ongoing tension between the Northern and Southern states of the U.S. over multiple beliefs and desires such as slavery and government related issues. The war was fought between the Union and Confederate over the idea of slavery since the South (Confederate) were fearful of the abolishing of slaves. The significance of the war was the tension between states that led to a final decision and the abolishment of slavery and Confederate defeat. -
The Battle of Fort Sumter
The battle of Fort Sumter commenced the Civil War. The nation was separated into both North and South where the South allowed slavery and the North abolished slavery. The South threatened to secede from the U.S. and become the Confederacy. The Confederate's attacked a Union Fort called Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War began and the Confederates reigned over the Union. The battle was significant to U.S. history since it was the beginning battle of the Civil War between states. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln had a desire to abolish slavery and strongly disapproved of the South's intention to continue with manual labor. He concocted an idea known as the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves from the Southern states. This document was important to U.S. history since it abolished slavery with the addition of the thirteenth amendment. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg is stated as the bloodiest battle on U.S. grounds in which it resulted in a Union victory over the Confederates. General Robert E. Lee ordered Confederate troops to charge the North where the Confederates lost the battle of Gettysburg to the Union troops. The battle is significant since the battle is known as the bloodiest battle of the war and was the turning point or the downfall of the Confederate side. -
The Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech was directed to the fallen one's who fought in the battle of Gettysburg. The speech was delivered to honor those who passed during the battle and also supported to idea of equality between all states and their intentions. The speech is important to U.S. history since the speech addressed the multiple desires for equality between opposing states and Lincoln had a passion to unite the entire country due to the aftermath of Gettysburg. -
Lincoln Assassination
While attending a theatre show, five days after the conclusion of the Civil War, Lincoln was assassinated in his booth during the show as the attacker fled the scene after he pulled the trigger. Devastating times as the President was assassinated and is significant to history since Lincoln's charisma and dedication to the abolishment of slavery was impactful to those who idolized and followed his desire as well.
