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Years of the Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies, but gradually grew into a world war between Britain and the newely formed United States, France, Netherlands, Spain, and Mysore. The main result was an American victory and European recognition of the indepedence of the United States, and mixed results for the other powers. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson submitted the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress. Two days of editing, on July 4, 1776, Continental Congress gatered the Idependence Hall to witness the signing of the document. -
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Ratification of the United States Constitution
The dafting and ratifying the United States Contitution took nearly four years. The process for ratification in each state was approximately the same: the state legislature called a state ratifying convetion to decide wheter or not that state would ratify the proposed Constitution. Delegates were elected to the ratifying convention, and ultimatey each state ratified the Constitution. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase during 1802 when the Louisiana Territory was being traded over to France Spain closed down New Orleans to the American Shipping. This got people angry so Jefferson offer to buy New Orleans. France then said if he wanted to buy all of the Louisiana Territory. So in 1803 the purchase was approced. This was important because it expanded the Unted States and stared the Lewis and Clark journey. -
The Lewis and Clark Journey
The Lewis and Clark journey happen after the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson has chose Meriwhther Lwis to explore the land and Lewis had ask William Clark to help him on the expedition. This was important because the expedition help America with accurate maps mad by Clark and diffrent wildlife have been discovered. -
Metting of Sacagwea
Lewis and Clark meet Sacawea during the Lewis and Clark expedition. She was and indian who played an important role in the expedition. She knew the landscape very well and can communicate with many indians as they travel. She was important because she was a huge help to Lewis and Clark in the expediton. -
Nat Turner's Slave Rebellion
Nat Turner learned to read when he was a child. Enslaved people gather together to listen to Turner's powerful speeches. In 1831 Turner lead a group of followers killing about 55 white Virginians. Turner's men soon were captured when thier ammunition ran out. Than Turner was caught, tried, and hanged. Soon Turner's rebellion had spread fear in the South. -
The Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution was a war between Mexico and Texas. Mexico took over several lands of Spain and exercied the North America territories. Soon Mexico adopted a new constitution. This was important because it resulted over have of Mexico territory being annexed by the United States -
California Gold Rush
Before all of this began James Marshall had discovered gold in California. That discovery lead to thousands of people migrating to California starting the California Gold Rush. After that the entire California population expanded. This was important because -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act was a law that slaveholders can recapture their runaway slaves without an arrest warrant. For the South they supported this because slaves were considered property. For the North they have to help recapture slaves and people who refuse will face penalties. This has enrage Northerners. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel that presented the cruelty and immorality of slavery. The novel was describing the escape of slave Eliza and her baby across the Ohio River. The book was popular in the North but for South they said that it created a false picture for slavery in the South. The novel than created high tensions between the North and the South. -
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was the first American president to be assassinated, though an unsuccessful attempt had been made on Andrew Jackson. The Assassination was planed and carried out by the well-know stage actor John Wilkes Booth, as part of a larger conspiracy in a bid to revive the Confederate cause. -
Stock Market Crash of 1929
There was a collapse on prices on the American Stock Market in late October 1929. In early autumn of 1929, stock prices fell sharply on October 23. A record high 12.9 million shares were traded, as panicked selling drove stock prices down. -
The First Appearance of Superman in Action Comics
The firste issue of the comic book series Action Comics. It features the first appearance of several comic book heros. Most notably Jerry Siegel/Joe Shuster creation, Superman. -
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The Years of World War 2
This war was known as the Second World War, it was a global war that lasted 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations including all the great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespreed war in histroy, with more than 100 million people, from over 30 countries. -
The Attack on Pearl Habor
The Pearl Habor Attack was marked as the culmination of a decade of deteriorating Japanese-American relations. American Officals imposed economic embargoes on the exports of war materials. With these they hope to deter furtuer Japanese moves with Asia, which includes an invasion of China in 1937. -
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The dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
The atomic boming of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan were conducted by the United States during the final stages of World War 2. The war in Europe ended when Nazi Germany signed its instrument of surrender on May 8, but the Pacific War continued. Together with the United Kingdom and the Republic of China, the United States called for a surrender to Japan in the Potsdam Declaration on July 26, 1945. -
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Years of the Korean War
By the mid-19th century, the once isular and feudal realm of Japan had become a unified kingdom, and as the century progressed, it grew increasingly militaristic and imperialist. By the early 20th century, the kingdom of Japan had become and empire and was aggressivley expanding. Its triumph over czarist Russia in the Russo-Jappanese War of 1904-05 shocked the west, but when it annexed Korea in 1910, the wrold took notice. -
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Year of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold-War era that occured in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. During the cold war, the term proxy war denoted an armed struggle fought more or less indirectly by the great powers (the Soviet Union and China on one side, and the United States on the other) in a foreign battlefield nation. -
The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy
The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1961. In his campaign, Kennedy promice to "get the country moving again" a new ideal that comforted many Americans because they found a sense of hope and optimism. In 1960, Kennedy gained the Democratic Party's Nomination for President and millions watched his televised debates. -
The First Appearance of Spider-Man in Comics
Spider-Man was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962). Marvel has featured Spider-Man is several comic book series, the first and longest-lasting of which is titled The Amazing Spider-Man. -
The March on Washington
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States History and called for civil and economic rights for African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. -
First Super Bowl Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Green Bay Packers of the NFL were taking on the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL for the very first time. The event wound up becoming something called the Super Bowl, although most called it the AFL-NFL World Championship Game then. The event was also the only game in the Super Bowl history that was not a sellout. -
First Inauguration of Ronald Reagan
The first inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the 40th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1981. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of Ronald Reagan. Reagan's inaugural address was 2452 words long, as Reagan was giving his address 52 American held hostage in Iran for the previous 444 days they were released. -
The Explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle
The Callenger Space Shuttle had been scheduled for launch from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral Florida. Space Transportation System mission 51-L was NASA's 10th operational flight utilizing the orbiter Challenger. But Challenger's launch had already been delayed several times until January 26, then a mechanical problem and increasing crosswinds pushed the launch date back again on January 28, finally at 11:38 A.M. when space shuttle lifted off, the Challenger exploded. -
Birthday
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September 9/11 Terrorist Attack
Americans Airlines 11 was hijacked by terrorist and crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The crash hit 93rd to 99th floors of the 110-story building. Then another Aitlines flight crashed into the south tower hitting the 78th through 85th floors. -
The day my tonsils got removed
It was the day when I was around five or six and had to get my tonsils removed -
The First Inauguration of Barack Obama
The first inauguration of Barack Obama as th 44th President of the United States took place on January 20 2009. The inauguration, which set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C.. Obama referred to ideas expressed by Lincoln about renewal, continuity and national unity. -
The Texas Revolution
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Mark the years of World War I
A peace event will be held on the 100th Anniversary of the event that triggered World War 1. The peace event will be held from June 6-9, in 2014. The peace event will include a peace camp for young people.
