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March 5, 1770
British Soldiers shot and killed several people.
This was significant because what started as a minor became a turning point in the beginning of the American Revolution

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July 4, 1776
It announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.
This was significant because it became a landmark in the history of democracy.

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June 14, 1777
Congress approved the design of a national flag.
The day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America

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The Constitution of the United States of America

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The Constitution of the United States of America

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September 17, 1787
The Constitution established America's national government and fundamental laws.
This was significant because it set fundamental principles and it set limits on the power of the government.

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February 4, 1789
George Washington s unanimously elected president of the United States.
George Washington is the only president to have been unanimously elected. Additionally, he is the first president of the United States.

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1794
Whiskey Rebellion was an uprising by citizen who refused to pay liquor tax.
This is significant because it was the first test of federal authority in the Untied States.

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June 15, 1800
The capital of the United States was moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.
This is important because it appeased pro-slavery states and it also set the Capital of the current United States.

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May 2, 1803
United States agrees to pay France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory.
This was significant because it doubled the size of the United States and greatly strengthened the country.

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June 18, 1812 ~ August 1814
United States declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.  On August 1814, Britain set fire to White House.
It was significant because the US was able to rewrite its boundaries with Spain. Also, America was able to fight the world's greatest military power, gaining international respect and a greater sense of nationalism among citizens

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1823
James Monroe stated that North and South America were no longer open to colonization.
It was significant because according to the policy, the US would not intervene with European affairs but they will not interfere with the US government

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February 2, 1848
It brought a close to the Mexican-American War and fulfilled the Manifest Dynast of the United States.
This is significant because it doubled the size of the United States and halved the size of Mexico.

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June 25, 1876
Native American forces defeat the U.S. army troops of General George Armstrong Custer.
This event was significant because it proved to be the height of Native American power and the worst U.S. army defeat during the 19th century.

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Archduke Francis Ferdinand is Assassinated

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Archduke Francis Ferdinand is Assassinated

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June 28, 1914
Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are shot dead by Bosnian Serb nationalists.
This event is significant because the assassination will eventually lead to World War I a month later.

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May 7, 1915
The German submarine, also known as the U-boat, sank the Lusitania, a British cruise liner travelling from the United States to England.
This event is significant because it killed 128 Americans, prompting the United States to join the war.

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October 29, 1929
It was a sharp decline in the U.S. stock market values.
Although it was not the only cause, the stock market collapse played a significant role in the contribution of the Great Depression.

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March 9, 1933
President FDR enacts the new deal which aimed to restore prosperity to Americans.
This was significant because it set an example for the federal government to play a key role in the economic and the social affairs of the nation

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March 12, 1933
Fireside chats were informal speeches given by FDR to address concerns and fears of the American People.
It was significant because it led to the end of the Great Depression. During times of despair, FDR reassured the citizens

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December 7, 1941
It was a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor.
This surprise attack is significant because this launched the United States into World War II

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June 6, 1944
It Allied forces launched a naval, air, and land assault on the Nazi-occupied France.
It was significant because it marked the turn of the control maintained by Nazi Germany and it marked the turning point of World War II.

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August 6 ~ 9, 1945
The United States detonated tow atomic bombs over the Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing about 129,000 and 226,000.
This was significant because it played a massive role in the surrender of Japan, ending World War II. It also signaled the nations ability to use nuclear weapons