Blog Discussion
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act
Swivel Chair
Battle of Lexington - a battle in Concord
Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore Louisiana Territory
Jamestown, first lasting European settlement in North America
Typewriter and QWERTY keyboard
Great Chicago Fire, over 70 buildings burned, many died, and thousands homeless
George Washington - first president, set rules for presidents to follow
Thomas Jefferson during his presidency purchased the Louisiana Territory
Market Revolutionary War, more railroads and waterways for transportation
Erie Canal - greatly helped trade in North America
French and Indian War, Britain and French fighting, Britain taxed people after the war to regain money lost during it
Boston Tea Party, colonists dumped taxed tea from Britain off a ship and into the water
Gold Rush started in 1848 when gold was found in California, many people then came in hopes of finding more.
Trail of Tears - Indian Removal Act forced all Native Americans onto reservations
Jim Bridger - born in 1804, started Rocky Mountain Fur Company, he also started town called Fort Bridger
Battle of Gettysburg, great battle during the Civil War
Underground Railroad started by Quakers to help slaves escape
Texas War for Independence - How Texas was freed from Mexico
Baseball - Shane Foster created a rulebook, Doubleday later revised it and is credited for creating it
Alamo, Battle fought during the Texas War for Independence
Custer's Last Stand, battle against Native Americans where Custer died
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