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The Declaration of Independence
At this event, The Declaration of Independence was signed and the law were put into order. This event was important because the Americans were no longer under British rule. -
The Steamboat was Invented
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Lewis and Clark Journey
Lewis was selected, by Jefferson, to explore that Louisiana Purchase. Lewis chose Clark to assist him on this journey. Many considered this would be impossible by these men, including some others, had proven them wrong. -
Louisiana Purchase
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The Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson decided to complete the Louisiana Purchase for a total of $15 million dollars. It was land west of the Mississippi River purchased from France in 1803. It doubled the U.S. territory. -
Train was Invented
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The Telegraph was Invented
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Trail of Tears
Was the forced removal of the Cherokee from their homeland to Indian Territory. This was the result of Congress passing the Indian Removal Act. Gold was discovered on the Cherokee land and people wanted it, as a result, they threw out the Cherokees. -
Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution was a rebellion of colonists from the United States and Tejanos in putting up armed resistance to the centralist government of Mexico. It began when colonists in the Mexican province of Texas rebelled against the increasingly centralized Mexican government, led by Antonio López de Santa Anna. -
CA Gold Rush
This led to the migration of thousands of settlers, that were in search of gold to California. This event boosted California's economy and changed the nations history. James Marshall was a carpenter who discovered gold in California, 1848. -
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Penn State University
At this event Penn State University became a college. This event is important because the best school ever just opened! -
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Civil War
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Civil War
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Battle of Gettysburg
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Reconstruction
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Reconstruction
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Lee's Surrender at Appomattox Court House
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Lincoln's Assassination
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Completion of the Transcontinental Rail Road
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Invention of the Waffle Maker
On this day, Cornelius Swarthout revealed his creation (the stove-top waffle iron) to the world. This event was important because now we have the best breakfast item ever. -
The Telephone was Invented
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The Electric Light Bulb
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The Automobile was Invented
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The Radio was Invented
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Cotton Candy Machine Was Invented
During this event, machine-spun cotton candy was introduced. It is important because cotton candy is the best and William Morrison and John C. Warton had just introduced it to the world. -
The Airplane was Invented
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Women get the right to VOTE!
The United States added the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, giving women the right to vote in all elections. -
The Television was Invented
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust was a very violent time when Jews were punished and even killed for their religion. It was a very important time in history because we now ensure this event is never repeated against our fellow human beings. -
Attack of Pearl Harbor
During the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base. This event killed 2,300 Americans and destroyed the American battleship U.S.S. This event was important because it was the cause of the United States' entrance into World War 2. -
The VCR was Invented
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March on Washington
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Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
At this event, he was standing on a balcony in Memphis, Tennessee, where he had come to lead a peaceful march, when he was shot in the head and later died. This event was important because it had a big effect on the civil rights movement. -
Apollo 13
This event was to be the first landing on the Moon. But, due to an explosion in one of the oxygen tanks, and the crew was forced to orbit the Moon and return to the Earth without landing. This event was important because it helped scientists better understand and be ready for problems up in space. -
The Atari 2600 was Invented
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The Apple 2 Computer was Invented
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Twin Towers Attack
At this event, two stolen planes crashed into the twin towers, later, making them fall and killing thousands. This event was important because it helped the U.S. realize the threat of terrorism and help them take action. -
My Birthday
This was the day I was brought into the world. -
Trump Becomes President
On this day Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States
