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The Decoration of Independence
The Decoration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and was signed by many other presidents. It was written to give the people rights and their independence. -
The Louisiana Purchase
This is when president Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from the French. It cost $15,000,000 to buy which was about 3 cents an acre. -
Lewis and Clark's Journey to the West
After Jefferson bought the territory, he assigned two men to explore the west. Their names were Merriweather Lewis and William Clark. Their jobs were to go to explore the west and bring back maps and unknown plant and animals species. -
The California Gold Rush
This was when there was word of gold in a river. After that many people started going into that state and started trying to find gold. -
The Attack on Fort Sutmer
This was the place that had the first shots of the Civil War. So in this event the civil war started. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
This was when German U-boats sank the Lusitania. This pushed the US toward entering in World War I. -
The Supreme Case: Brown vs The Board of Education
The Supreme Court decided to stop segregation in public schools. This made all people of all races be able to go to public schools together. -
The Death of Elvis
Elvis, actor and singer, died of a heart attack. Everyone had lost the king of rock. -
Congratulations Dave and Jody!
Today my parents got married. They were young but loved each other a lot. -
September 11, 2001
This was a very tragic day for many people. This is 9/11. Many people lost their life's or lost their friends and family. America knew they weren't as safe as they thought. -
Happy Birthday!
This is the day that I came into the world. My parents were ecstatic because I was their first child. -
Happy Birthday Blake!
This is the day that my brother was born and gave me happiness. Well, until he could talk and walk. Now he just annoys me and gets me in trouble. But I still love him. -
Happy Birthday Parker!
This was the day my dog was born. A few weeks after that we got to take him home. We got him because I was starting kinder-garden and my parents thought that my brother would be lonely. -
Puppies!
This is the day my dog Tasha had her puppies. We found her on the street and she was expecting. After the puppies were born my grandparents took one and now we get to babysit her sometimes.
