1. Exploration and Colonization2. Revolutionary War3. Westward Expansion4, Industrial Revolution of the early 1800's5. Civil War and ReconstructionBoston Massacre - the colonists were taunting and throwing things at the Red Coats and then the Red Coats started firing at the colonists. Three people died instantly and two died within the next couple hours. Two were found guilty and three were not guilty.Battle of Trenton - During the winter, the American army was losing soldiers due to people leaving so Washington decided to cross the Delaware River and attack the British soldiers. The Red Coats were surprised by this attack as it was storming out so they decided to celebrate Christmas and Washington and his army captured many of their soldiers.Donner Party - Only about 10 females. When they died they were eaten by the rest of the group (canibalism). They took a mountain route which was thought to be shorter. While they were in the mountains a very bad storm sat in so they had to wait it out. Partnered with the Reid Party. The trail was untraveled and the people were told that it had plenty of grass for the oxen and plenty of water but it turned out to be a terrible trail.Oregon Trail - Traveled in wagons with oxen or horses. People traveled through six states. Used by explorers, people looking for gold, the military, and many others. A lot of people died from disease on the way over. Crossing rivers was very difficult.Louisiana Purchase - Thomas Jefferson bought this huge piece of land from Napolean for 3 cents an acre. He was worried about Napoean having control of the New Orleans Port.Sacagawea - At 12 years old, her tribes enemies, the Shoshones, captured her. Her and her husband could speak a lot of different languages. Lewis and Clark brought her along on their journey to help them with land, indians, and horses. Her husband received the money and land even though she was the one who went on the journey with Lewis and Clark.Inventions of the Industrial Revolution - steam engine was used to build the steamboat and the steam powered train which made travel much easier and faster. Helped develop our country.
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