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Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was an English document which first limited the power of the king. It also gave rights to noble men. This led to the system of limited government which we still use today. -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement. It was created for
the purpose of gold. Jamestown is located in Virginia. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers opened fire on settlers and killed 5. They opened fire
on the colonist because they were rioting. The soldiers were proven innocent. -
Lexington & Concord
This was the first shots of the Revolutionary War. This is known as the "shot heard around the world." It was an American Victory this helped with their confidence for the war ahead. -
American Revolution
A war between Britain and the colonist. It was fought for the freedom of America , they were tired of Britain's control on them. They won the war and gained our freedom. -
War of 1812
It was another war between America and Britain. It started because Britain ship kept hijacking American ships and impressing sailors. The war ended in a draw -
War of 1812
It was another war between America and Britain. It started because Britain ship kept hijacking American ships and impressing sailors. The war ended in a draw. -
Trail of Tears
This was a document signed by Andrew Jackson. The Indian removal act took all the native out of Georgia and sent them to the Indian preservation land. About 4,000 native were killed. -
Civil War
It was a war between the North & South . The war ultimately led to the end of slavery but the intentions in the beginning were to keep the Union together. The civil war is the bloodiest war in American history.
