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Declaration of Independence
A document from the United States announcing the 13 colonies have separation from Great Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
The Continental Congress wrote the Articles of Confederation during the revolutionary war. This was the first constitution of the United States. 1781-1789 -
Shay's Rebellion
This was an uprising against the western part of Massachusetts. Massachusetts had high taxes and stringent economic conditions.August 1786–February 1787), -
Louisiana Purchase
This was a purpose by Thomas Jefferson. He purchased $15 million worth of land from France expanding the United States territory. -
War of 1812
A war between the United States and Great Britain. This war was over Britain violating the U.S. maritime rights. -
Creation of the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after watching the American flag flying over Fort McHenry. He was then inspired to write about Britain's failed attempt to take over the fort. -
Missouri Compromise
This was a law that allowed slavery. However, if a slave state came in a free state also had to too. -
Election of 1828
This was when Andrew Jackson was elected as president. His goal was to recreate the national political coalition. -
Texas annexation
This was when Texas was annexed or in simple terms was added to the United States. Texas then became the 28th state. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected as President
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president. During this several southern states succeeded leading to the Civil War.