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On December 16th, 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred. This event consisted of people throwing tea from ships into the Boston Harbor in protest of the British taxation on tea. This event is important to U.S. history because it led ultimately to the American Revolution through inspiring Americans to stand up for their rights.

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On April 18th-19th, 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution occurred. Eight Americans died at Lexington, but at Concord, American militiamen were able to make British soldiers retreat. From Lexington and Concord, more than 90 Americans died and 273 British soldiers died. This battle was significant because it was the first battle of the American Revolution and encouraged more Americans to fight for independence.

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On July 4th, 1776, Congress endorsed the Declaration of Independence. This declaration said that colonies declared independence. This was important because it was a way to revolt from the British government.

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Through the months of September and October of 1781, the battle of Yorktown was fought. With the aid of France, Washington was able to make General Cornwallis surrender by placing Yorktown under a siege. This was an important part of the American Revolution because it was the major turning point for the victory of the United States.

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Signing of the United States Constitution

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Signing of the United States Constitution

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The Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17th, 1787. This document provided constitutional laws and to govern America. The signing of this document was a very important event because it brought the American government into being.

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George Washington is Elected as President

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George Washington is Elected as President

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On April 30th, 1789, George Washington was elected president of the United States. This was important because it set a precedent for the United States.

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The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803; this gave the United States the Louisiana Territory, a territory over 800,000 square miles. This purchase was very important because the land purchased makes up a lot of the United States.

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The Monroe Doctrine was signed in 1823. This doctrine stated that the United States would not intervene in European affairs but that it would also not allow further European colonization in the American hemisphere. This was an important document in history because it became the basis for the United State's take on foreign policy.

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The Seneca Falls convention took place between July 19th and July 20th, 1848. This convention was the first American women's rights convention. This was important because it was the start of the women's suffrage movement.

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From December 20th of 1860 to June 8th of 1861, 11 states seceded the Union due to tensions between the North and South. The Confederacy wished to keep slavery and continue the agricultural economy the way it was running. This was an important event because it led to the Civil War.

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The First Battle of Bull Run was fought on July 21st, 1861. The Union and Confederate armies fought in Virginia with the Confederates winning. This battle was significant because it marked the start of the American Civil War.

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The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st of 1863. This freed slaves in states that were a part of the rebellion against Confederacy. It was significant because it marked the start of freeing slaves.

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The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between July 1st and 3rd of 1863. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee invaded the Army of Northern Virginia and was defeated. This battle was significant because was the turning point of the American Civil War due to Robert E. Lee's failed plan.

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The Confederates were defeated on April 9th, 1865. General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This was an important event because it marked the end of the Civil War.

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Plessy Vs. Ferguson was decided on May 18th, 1896. This was a decision made by the Supreme Court to segregate white and black people. This was significant because racial segregation was a very prominent practice for many years after this.

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The United States Declares War on Germany

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The United States Declares War on Germany

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On February 3rd, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany during World War I. This was a significant event because it marked the United State's involvement in World War I.

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On May28, 1918, Americans were victorious in the Battle of Cantigny. This battle was between the United States and Germany and was the first major American battle of World War I. This was a significant event because it was the first independent American operation and it was victorious.

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In 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was added to the United States Constitution allowing women to vote. This was important because it began giving rights to those viewed as lesser than white men.

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The stock market crashed on October 24, 1929, causing widespread American panic. This crash of the stock market led into the Great Depression. This was a significant event because it was the beginning of the Great Depression.

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FDR's fireside chats were held in 1933. These were radio shows that the president would do talking about the economy and how it functions in order to calm Americans down about the Depression. These were very important at the time because they calmed Americans down and helped banks become more stable in doing so.