https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2021-04-19 14:35:20 UTC 2023-04-22 09:24:59 UTC hello@padlet.com sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433366254 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.]]> 2021-04-19 14:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433366254 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433409394 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.]]> 2021-04-19 14:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433409394 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433440073 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.]]> 2021-04-19 14:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433440073 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433464194 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.]]> 2021-04-19 14:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433464194 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433483258 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.]]> 2021-04-19 14:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433483258 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433501648 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433501648 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433526217 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433526217 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433545169 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433545169 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433571292 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433571292 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433589556 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433589556 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433619689 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433619689 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433632020 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433632020 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433655595 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433655595 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433665029 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.]]> 2021-04-19 15:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433665029 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433707869 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.

]]> 2021-04-19 15:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1433707869 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435020141 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.]]> 2021-04-19 19:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435020141 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435033346 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.]]> 2021-04-19 20:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435033346 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435045628 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.]]> 2021-04-19 20:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435045628 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435058338 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. ]]> 2021-04-19 20:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435058338 sarahbushue https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435075149 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.]]> 2021-04-19 20:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahbushue/jpfkk17olw6xnclf/wish/1435075149