did presentation. (yesterday)
English settlement in James town: 1st big settlement in north America!
The Revolutionary War: was also know as the war of independence. ended with an American victory and it ended in our freedom.
Lewis and Clark: from 1804-1806 sent by Thomas Jefferson, lead to accurate maps, and what the land was like. discover a water route, Missouri river and beyond that point. took two years to complete, find a map route.
The Constitution: written in 1787, these laws are the highest laws in the United States.
The Jefferson Era: major things known for, the purchase of the Louisiana purchase.
Removal policy: had to be removed from the only land and life that they knew. (Indians)
Gold Rush: people were overcome by the idea of the American dream- to live without having to worry about money, supporting a family or debts to pay off.
Oregon trail: 1843 or 1840-60 the route across the central and western US used esp. by settlers moving west.
Reconstruction: 1865-1877 to get the united states back together!
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