We watched presentations today in history.
Colonization- British and English came to be rivals of the Spanish. 3 types: Charter, Proprietary, and Royal colonies.
Underground Railroad- about 100,000 slave into Canada by 1850. Harriet Tubman was a famous worker on this "railroad"
French and Indian War- war over who would get control of the land and colonies. English came to control the colonies, but at a cost. The English wanted to tax the colonies to recover from the devastation economic breakdown.
The Revolutionary War- Colonist waged war against Britain. The french helped by providing navy support, soldiers, and training thanks to Benjamin Franklin. Gen. COnwallis surrendered on October 19,1781, in Yorktown, Virginia
The Constitution- Ben Franklin wrote this to promise he would make it as fair as possible. All 13 coloines agreed with the Constitution, was written in 1787.
The Louisiana Purchase- In 1803 it cost about $15 million. Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to convince Napoleeon to sell the area. They left May 14, 1804 and returned Sept. 22, 1806. Triggered the gold rush.
War of 1812- started 29 years after the Revolutionary War ended. Francis Scott Key made "The Star- Spangled Banner" during this war. Fort McHenry stayed in tact.
The Alamo- Was originally a mission settlement. Santa Anna's troops defeated the Texans af a 13 day siege. Very important battle of Texas Revolution
The Civil War- 11 states seceded from the union after lincoln was elected. War lasted 4 years and war ended in every state at the end
Christopher Columbus- had 17 ships traveling with him on his 2nd trip. He was buried in the dominican republic
The Great Awakening- happened in1730s and 40s. George Whitefield was a British Minister and preached all around America. A period of sceintific awakening. allowed people to question anything. met the church head on with avoided issues
Industrial Revolution- changed farming, manufacturion, m ining, and technology, prices went down, people started using steam engines in 1780s
Revolutionary War- 1775- Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
Constitution- 1787- delegation from the only 2 states were at first present, issues about how much power to central govt.
Louisiana Ourchase- president was Thomas Jefferson. more that doubled the size of the US Lewis and Clark discovered 180 plants and 125 animals.
War of 1812- gace sense of national pride. fought against Great Britain
Underground Railroad- 1st system- 17th centruy
Civil War- 1861- 1787 law of slavery
Reconstruction- attempts to rebuild the south- presidents were lincoln, Johnson, Grant
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