Notes:
- Christopher Columbus - Discovered new land. He thought is was Asia. He brought diseases
- Constitution - State governments had all the power. 13 little countries. Supreme laws. Right to bear arms, freedom of speech and press. Protects peoples rights. Separation of Power: Executive (President, vice President), Legislative (House and Senate), Judicial (Supreme Court). They have to balance each other out so one group doesn't overpower the others.
- Civil War - 1861-1865 - The south left the Union because they were afraid that Lincoln would abolish slavery. Abolished slavery, brought the country back together, Needed to keep balance. Thousands of deaths, loss of land and cities, didn't really help African Americans.
- Native Americans - A LOOOOONG time ago. Ice caps melted and oceans rose.
- Revolutionary War - 1775-1783 - No taxation without representation. Gained independence from England. Many deaths, loss of trading partner (Britain), no more British taxes.
- Louisiana Purchase - 1803 - It doubled the size of America, 15 million dollars, pushed the Native Americans out.
- The Declaration of Independence - Declares Independence from England, vast majority is complaining about King George the Third
- 13 Colonies - 1607-1732 - colonies that were founded for religious freedom, furs, farming. First colony was Virginia. Large farms in the south.
- The Alamo - 1835 - Texans were house fighting with the Mexican troops for 5 days, all Texans died.
- Trail of Tears - 1838 - Native Americans were pushed into Oklahoma, many Natives died, Indian territory.
- War of 1812 - The White House was Burned down. No one really won and they both signed the treaty to stop fighting.
- Industrial Revolution - Time period where factories were becoming more popular. Child Labor. Bad Conditions. Good for trade and manufacturing stuff.
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