We presented our projects today
Notes-
- Christopher Columbus- 1492 explored America, and is said to discovered it (very controversial). He was trying to find several ways to Asia. Brought back riches, like slave and other valuable items. He took diseases to America that killed a lot of Native Americans. Started transatlantic slave trade, him and his crew were very mean to the natives
- Constitution- 1787 our first article of our country was the articles of confederation, which gave control to the state which caused problems with currency and order. Constitution is the supreme law of the USA. Extends rights and gives rights, setup democracy, and the three branches of govt and "Checks & Balance System" which makes the three branches of govt equal. Executive- commander and chief, vetoing, makes treaties. Legislative- congress declares war, create laws.
- Civil war- 1861-1865 a war between the north and south over slavery. Positive impacts: slavery abolished, brought the south back to the Union. Negative impacts: 600,200 deaths, destruction of towns and other things..., start of kkk and other groups, pillaging.
- The land bridge 40,000- Indians found the land bridge
- Revolutionary war- colonists got upset over taxing and started war and we won. Positives: got independence. Negatives: lots of deaths
- Louisiana Purchase - 1803 - It was a land deal between America and France. It doubled the size of america, and gave people the chance to move to America to start a new life out west for 15 million.
- Declaration of independence- Declaring our independence from great Britain
- 13 Colonies- People came over from Europe to escape for tons of different reasons
- The alamo- Texas's war for independence in1835
- Trail of tears- 1838-39- Moving Native Americans and were kicked out of their lands
- Salem witch trials - 1692 - During the Salem Witch Trials individuals were accused of being witches. 20 were executed.
- Oregon Trail- People moving west in wagon trains
- Mayflower- moving over from England to US
- War of 1812-1814- British was trying to suppress the US which started a war, loss of life, white house burned down. Basically both sides gave up and stopped fighting
- Industrial Revolution- 1760-1840 Time period that changed the manufacturing industry started factories and assembly lines used child labor. Led to serious injuries conditions were terrible. Importance of it was it was good for trade and creating things faster.
23rd- we finished up our presentations then we went over Mr. Brun's top ten
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