Friday, August 31

Crossing of land bridge- imaginary bridge from Russia to Alaska(glacier).

Revolutionary War

assassination of Abraham Lincoln- 2 weeks after his death the southern armies fell

Slave Trade- Africans had been traded for slave for centuries. for 200 years portugal had total control on the export of slave from Africa they transferred 4.5 million slaves. Most slaves died on long trips some trips were 40 days and some up to 150. Most suicide were done by jumping overboard and drowning. Spain was one of the the biggest slave trading nations

Civil War

colonization of america- discovered by Columbus. Spaniards found Florida and built the first settlement in 1565.  pilgrims arrived in 1620.

America

Constitution

Industrial Revolution\

Louisiana Purchase

Washington

Jackson Purchase and the Adams- Onis Treaty- bought land for Chickasaw Indians- eight counties in Kentucky were bought

War of 1812

compromise of 1850- series of measure designed by whig senator henry clay.

Civil war

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