Discussion of our Assigned Blog1. Exploration and ColonizationNo one had chosen this topic.2. Revolutionary WarBoston Massacre - Citizens were antagonizing the British soldiers which led to the citizens being fired upon.Battle of Trenton - Washington crossed the Delaware during a storm at night, whereupon they attacked the city by surprise.Paul Revere - His famous ride to warn the colonists about the British attack/reconnaisance.3. Westward ExpansionDonner Party - Many people in this party had perished from starvation and the remaining survivors would eat the dead humans.Oregon Trail - 400,000 people travelled the trail. Trail went through 6 different states.Trail of Tears - 1830: Law passed to remove the Native Americans from their native land and live on reservations; Indian Removal Act.Louisiana Purchase - Thomas Jefferson purchased the land since he was nervous about them being in control of many great ports.Sacagawea - At 12 years hold, she was captured and sold as a slave and wife. She then helped Lewis and Clark along their expedition as a translator and guide.4, Industrial Revolution of the early 1800'sInventions - Flying Shuttle, Spinning Jenny, Water Frame, Crompton's Mule, Steam Engine.5. Civil War and ReconstructionTo be continued tomorrow...
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