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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. And found America in search of India so he could find a western trade route in order to trade spice and silk with Asia. (http://www.teachingheart.net/columbus.htm) -
Jamestown
The first permanent settlement in America. Tobacco and corn farming was important as people wanted money and new jobs from the ones in Britain.
https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/294971?terms=jamestown&sType=quick -
Boxing was Invented
Bare knuckle contest were held all over England. People wanted to prove who was the strongest.
http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring03/Bueneventura/history.htm -
Running was Invented
Thomas Running tried to walk twice at the same time. Made running. Eat some bread eat some rice Thomas Running tried to walk twice. https://www.quora.com/When-was-running-invented -
French and Indian War
The French wanted to connect the Mississippi River and Louisiana with their outposts on the Great Lakes and beyond, built a series of forts in the Ohio Valley, the most important being Fort Duquesne to improve trade. America wanted the land in the Ohio River Valley for trade and farming. They also had the need of expanding west and wanted the land owned by the French. https://americanhistory-abc-clio-com.kinkaid.idm.oclc.org/Search/Display/282154?terms=french+indian+war&sType=quick -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 officially ended the intercolonial wars between England and France. The conclusion of the French and Indian War was a watershed event that marked the end of French power in North America. This helped America gain the land that they sought. https://americanhistory-abc-clio-com.kinkaid.idm.oclc.org/Search/Display/282154?terms=french+indian+war&sType=quick -
Declaring Independence
At first, America tried to keep peace with Britain but after they rejected their proposal of the Olive Branch Petition this inspired many people to want freedom which led to a group of people writing the declaration. https://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/8184?program_id=109 -
Revolutionary War
In the beginning, Britain had the upper hand with more experience and a larger army, but the Continental Army showed power due to great leadership by George Washington. After the victory at Saratoga, the French realize that America has a chance to win the war and sends troops over to help. After the battle at Yorktown and Cornwallis surrenders, America is finally free.
https://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/8185?program_id=109 -
The French Fry was invented
During the winter, poor people in Belgium relied of the potato for source of food, thus sparking the idea of the french fry
https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/belgian-fries -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Territory covered 909,000 square miles and was bought at the cost of $15 million and tripled the size of American territory
https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/266024?terms=purchase&sType=quick -
Underground Railroad
Thousands of fugitive slaves escaped from the South and traveled north to reach freedom in Canada and the northern United States in the years before the Civil War. The network of escape routes, the people who helped the escaping slaves were called conductors.
https://americanhistory-abc-clio-com.kinkaid.idm.oclc.org/Search/Display/260928?terms=underground+railroad&sType=quick -
Abraham Lincoln was Elected
The Presidential election of 1860 was the one that split America. Lincoln wanted to stop the spread of slavery to the west and under no circumstance would allow it. This made the South very angry and forced many states to secede from the Union and become the Confederate States of America.
https://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/8218?program_id=109 -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War as it was the final battle fought in the civil war.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/battle-of-gettysburg -
13th Amendment Passed
The thirteenth amendment formally abolished slavery in all U.S states. This declared all slaves as free and led to many more amendments and laws being passed. This also led to the freedmen's bureau which granted freedmen with plots of land and money to start living their new life.
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The KKK was founded
6 confederate war veterans founded this organization in order to terrorize freed African Americans. The intention was to kill freedmen around the US and they did more than just that. They burned down black schools, churches, and went into their homes and murder all of them.
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/ku-klux-klan-reconstruction-era -
Transcontinental Railroad
Constructed between 1862 and 1869, the transcontinental railroad was the first railway to link the east and west coast of the United States. This engineering feat allowed for increased trade from east to west. It also helped many people settle around the railroad for easy access to the cities.
https://americanhistory-abc-clio-com.kinkaid.idm.oclc.org/Search/Display/581397?terms=transcontinental+railroad&sType=quick -
Tennis was Invented
At first tennis had no rackets and people used their hand. But as time went of people made rackets.
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Swimming was Added to the Olymics
Swimming was not widely practiced until the early 19th century, when the National Swimming Society of Great Britain began to hold competitions. Most early swimmers used the breaststroke, or a form of it
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Biking added to olympics
1896 Summer Olympics, at which a road race and five track events were held. Mountain bike racing entered the Olympic programme at the Atlanta Olympics
https://www.olympic.org/cycling-mountain-bike -
First World Series
1903 -- Boston Pilgrims (5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (3). The Pilgrims beat the Pirates 5 games to 3. Playing for Boston is one of the best pitchers of all time named Cy Young. His name may be familiar because he has an award named after him the goes to the best pitcher in the AL and the best pitcher in the NL.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/history/postseason/mlb_ws_recaps.jsp?feature=1903 -
The Tank was Invented
The tank changed the way of world war I because it was one of the only things that could make it across no mans land to get into enemy trenches and blow them up. https://student.teachtci.com/shared/sections/8310?program_id=109 -
Hitler Took Over Germany
Though the Nazis never attained more than 37 percent of the vote at the height of their popularity in 1932, Hitler was able to grab absolute power in Germany largely due to divisions and inaction among the majority who opposed Nazism. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/adolf-hitler-1 -
Korean War
The Korean War began when 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People's Army poured across the 38th parallel. The US was involved because they had to help any country that was resisting communism, South Korea was in this case.
https://www.history.com/topics/korea/korean-war -
Vietnam War Begins
North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The conflict was intensified by the ongoing Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The US was on the side of the South and was fighting for democracy, but the USSR was helping the North fight for communism. This war was won by the USSR and North Vietnam -
First Super Bowl
The Packers are the best team in the NFL as they beat the Chiefs in the first ever Super Bowl
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/packers-beat-chiefs-in-first-super-bowl -
JJ Watt was drafted
For the 11th pick in the first round of the 2011 draft, the Houston Texans selected JJ Watt, defensive end out of Wisconsin. Many Texans fans were upset as the Texans desperately needed a Quarterback. He was said to not have any lateral mobility and that he was not quick enough off the edge. Little did they know, Watt will become one of the best defensive players to ever live, becoming a 3 time defensive player of the year.
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/j.j.-watt?id=2495488 -
Astros Won the World Series
In 2017 the Astros won their first World Series in the History of the franchise, with help from AL MVP José Altuve and George Springer who hit 5 home runs in 7 WS games earning himself the WS MVP. https://www.baseball-reference.com/ -
The Greatest catch that did not count.
Fox Sports calls DeAndre Hopkins catch on Thursday Night the greatest catch.. that did not count. Last Thursday DeAndre Hopkins made a spectacular catch as he leaped up in the air, used one hand to bring in a high throw from quarterback Deshaun Watson, despite the holding on the defender, Hopkins was able to reel in the catch as he pinned the ball to his leg.
https://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/deandre-hopkins-made-the-greatest-catch-in-nfl-history-that-didnt-count-102618
