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Presidents: •Richard Nixon (1969-1974) •Gerald Ford (1974-1977) •Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) •Ronald Regan (1981-1989) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1970: ~Kent State Shooting ~Jackson State Shootings •1971: ~Pentagon Papers – first installment was printed by The New York Times ~26th Amendment – 18 year olds are allowed to vote •1972: ~Apollo 17 •1973: ~Watergate burglary/Watergate Investigation ~Roe v. Wade ~Skylab – USA 1st space station is launched •1974: ~Richard Nixon resigns – 1st president to do so •1979: ~Three Mile Island – nuclear accident •1980: ~Refugee Act •1986: ~Space Shuttle Challenger gets into an accident ~Tax Reform Act of 1986 Major/significant foreign affairs: •1970 ~American troops being to enter Cambodia •1972: ~The Christmas Bombing – bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong in order to get a peace agreement by the South Vietnamese President •1973: ~End of Vietnam War - U.S. and North Vietnam sign a treaty •1987: ~Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) ~In the end of the 20th Century, the government became more open with its citizens through the Pentagon Papers being published in the New York Times. The Watergate burglary occurred during this time period making the America people less trusting of the democratic government. During the end of the 20th Century, the America people doubted their government during this time because of some of the mistakes that it had made during the end of the 20th Century. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"June « 2009 «." Iconic Photos. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) •John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) •Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1960: ~The “sit-in” movement begins ~Presidential candidates – JFK and Richard Nixon – have four televised debates •1961: ~Peace Corps – created by President JFK ~The “Freedom Riders” •1962: ~The Cuban Missile Crisis •1963: ~JFK is assassinated •1964: ~24th Amendment – prohibits poll tax in federal elections ~Civil Rights Act of 1964 – signed by President LBJ •1965: ~Malcolm X is shot while giving a speech in a Manhattan ballroom •1967: ~Thurgood Marshall – first African American Supreme Court justice •1968: ~Reverend Martin Luther King is assassinated •1969 ~Neil Armstrong – first man to walk on the moon: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for all mankind.” ~Woodstock – half a million people come together at a rock concert Major/significant foreign affairs: •1964: ~U.S. bombs North Vietnam ~During the 1960s, the American people again utilized the meaning of democratic government by freely expressing themselves. Many civil rights movements occurred in the 1960s and the rise of “the hippie” persona was in this time period as well. People expressed their own opinions despite what traditional opinions may have been. During this time period the first man walked on the moon and a rock concert (Woodstock) occurred; it was a three day concert that half a million people attended. The American people expressed their own opinions therefore utilizing democratic ideas in the 1960s. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Houston, we have lift-off | Mail Online." Home | Mail Online. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Harry S. Truman (1945-1953) •Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961) •John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) •Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1945: ~V-E Day ~The Nuremberg Trials •1951: ~22nd Amendment – no person can be elected president more than two times •1954: ~Brown vs. Board of Education •1955: ~Emmett Till – kidnapped and killed ~Rosa Parks – refuses to give up her seat on a bus •1957: ~The Little Rock Nine •1960: ~The “sit-in” movement begins ~Presidential candidates – JFK and Richard Nixon – have four televised debates •1961: ~Peace Corps – created by President JFK ~The “Freedom Riders” •1962: ~The Cuban Missile Crisis •1963: ~JFK is assassinated •1964: ~24th Amendment – prohibits poll tax in federal elections ~Civil Rights Act of 1964 – signed by President LBJ •1965: ~Malcolm X is shot while giving a speech in a Manhattan ballroom •1967: ~Thurgood Marshall – first African American Supreme Court justice •1968: ~Reverend Martin Luther King is assassinated •1969 ~Neil Armstrong – first man to walk on the moon: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for all mankind.” ~Woodstock – half a million people come together at a rock concert Major/significant foreign affairs: •1945: ~United Nations (U.N.) is established •1949: ~U.S. joins the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) •1950: ~U.S. forces cross the 38th parallel into North Korea ~Chinese push the troops out of North Korea •1964: ~U.S. bombs North Vietnam ~During the Postwar America era the American people were extremely patriotic. They had just become a true world power after WWII and the United States was now part of the United Nations. More people were beginning to voice their opinions about civil rights and how segregation should be eliminated. Democracy meant more to the Americans because they were now utilizing their ability to voice their opinions to their governments. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Primary_Sources." TPS- GSU Main Page. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1941: ~Lend-Lease Act ~Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7th) •1942: ~FDR authorizes Japanese-American internment ~The Battle of Midway •1944: ~D-Day ~GI Bill of Rights – signed by FDR ~The Battle of Leyte Gulf ~The Battle of the Bulge •1945: ~V-E Day ~The Nuremberg Trials ~Major/significant foreign affairs: •1945: ~United Nations (U.N.) is established Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Greetings From Taos... Web." 05 Oct. 2009. ~Americans supported the government’s choice to join the war in 1941 because in time of war, the United States become truly patriotic. Most people supported the government and its choices because it was the right thing to do at the time. Young men went over to Europe to fight for their country so that they could help win the war. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~Greetings From Taos... Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) •Warren G. Harding (1921-1923) •Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) •Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) •Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •“The Roaring 20s” •1920: ~Woman’s Suffrage Amendment of the Constitution is ratified •1927: ~Charles Lindbergh flies from Long Island to Paris (in 33 hours and 29 minutes) •1929: ~St. Valentine’s Day massacre ~Black Tuesday - Stock market crashed on September 3rd, 1929 •1931: ~“Star-Spangled Banner” is made the national anthem (signed by President Herbert Hoover) •1932: ~A “New Deal” is promised by President Franklin D. Roosevelt •1933: ~The New Deal is launched when FDR becomes President •1935: ~** FUN FACT** - Alcoholic Anonymous is organized in NYC ~The Wagner Act ~Social Security Act – signed by FDR •1940: ~The Smith Act •1941: ~Lend-Lease Act ~Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7th) Major/significant foreign affairs: •1933: ~Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor ~The 1920s and the Great Depression were time periods when the American people did not think much about democracy. Many Americans were unemployed and just trying to scrape enough money together to feed their families. These times were extremely difficult for the American population. President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to the Americans rescue and put their faith back into democracy by coming up with “The New Deal” which was a series of government jobs to fix roads, railroads, bridges and other public places. These provided more jobs for more people making the unemployment rate decrease and therefore slowly getting the United States out of the Great Depression. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"The Dow and How It's Grown | BusinessWeek." BusinessWeek Slide Shows and Multimedia. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1916: ~Zimmerman Telegram ~U.S. declares war on the Central Powers ~Military draft is instituted (all men 21-30 must register) ~Espionage Act is passed by Congress •1918: ~14 Point Plan (proposed by President Woodrow Wilson to provide lasting peace) Major/significant foreign affairs: •1919: ~The Versailles Peace Treaty – ending WWI ~During World War I, to Americans, democracy meant helping other countries that were in need. The Americans joined WWI towards the end of the war and helped the Allied Powers defeat the Central Powers. The American patriotism displayed during the countries time of need was remarkable. People donated their time as well as plenty of their personal belongs in order to help the soldiers fight. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"I Want You For the US Army Vintage World War One WW1 WWI USA Military Propaganda MOUSE PAD (Kitchen)." Save on Bundles and Accessories. Comparison Shopping on a New Level. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. http://www.sabob.com/Products/Want_You_For_the_US_Army_Vintage_ World_War_One_WW1_WWI_USA_Military_P ropaganda_MOUSE_PAD.html
Presidents: •Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) •Grover Cleveland (1893-1897) •William McKinley (1897-1901) •Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) •William Howard Taft (1909-1913) •Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1890: ~Sherman Anti-Trust Act is passed by Congress ~Wounded Knee Massacre •1891: ~The Populist party is founded •1901: ~Oil is discovered in Texas •1902: ~The United Mine Workers strike ~Newlands Reclamation Act – federal government must build damns in 16 western lands •1904: ~Roosevelt Corollary – proposed by President Theodore Roosevelt as another option to the Monroe Doctrine •1906: ~The Great San Francisco Earthquake ~The Pure Food and Drug Act •1909: ~The Niagara Movement – demanded equal civil, political, and educational rights and the enforcement of the 14th and 15th Amendments •1912: ~President Theodore Roosevelt is shot, delivers his speech from memory before going to the hospital •1913: ~16th Amendment – permits an income tax ~Assembly line is introduced by Henry Ford (allowing for more Model T’s to be made) ~The Federal Reserve System is established •1914: ~Federal Trade Commission is established •1916: ~Zimmerman Telegram ~U.S. declares war on the Central Powers ~Military draft is instituted (all men 21-30 must register) ~Espionage Act is passed by Congress •1918: ~14 Point Plan (proposed by President Woodrow Wilson to provide lasting peace) •1919: ~18th Amendment – bans “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of liquors.” •1920: ~Woman’s Suffrage Amendment of the Constitution is ratified Major/significant foreign affairs: •1892: ~Ellis Island opens to immigrants (20 million pass through it before it closed in 1954) •1900: ~A “Gentleman’s Agreement” between Japan and the U.S. has Japan agree to limit the emigration of laborers to the U.S. •1914: ~World War I begins in Europe •1915: ~The Lusitania – a British ship, is torpedoed and sinks. 1,198 passengers drown – 114 of whom were Americans. •1919: ~The Versailles Peace Treaty – ending WWI ~Progressivism relates to democracy in the fact that it is giving the people the power. When the country is progressing it is because more power is given to the people to rapid industrialization caused the opportunity for democracy to thrive. Democracy is supposed to be a government of the people and with progressivism the people are inventing new things and helping their country become stronger and better. Progressivism is a reaction to the rapid changes; it was a time to fix the social and moral ills of society. The Westward expansion caused the need for industrialization; therefore, the need for agriculture, transportation (including railroads and canals) rose. The American Industrial Revolution took the new inventions from Britain and made them stronger, better, faster and more efficient. In order to progress the country needed change, and in order to change progressivism needed supporters. Main supporters of progressivism were youth, the educated, people who live in urban areas, race, gender - particularly woman, and enlightenment thinkers; muckrakers were the ultimate supporters of progressivism. They were willing to push the limits, break traditions, and risk everything in order to gain everything; they were unregulated and unrestricted. The muckrakers were willing to progress and wanted everyone else to progress as well so that the United States could become a stronger, more efficient and better nation. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Emily «." THE JOYLAND BLOG. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881) •James Garfield (1881) ~Chester Arthur, vice-president then took the presidency •Chester Arthur (1881-1885) •Grover Cleveland (1885-1889) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1877: ~The Great Railroad Strikes begin Phonograph is invented by Thomas Edison (30 years old) •1879: ~The light bulb is invented by Thomas Edison •1881: ~President Garfield is shot •1883: ~Pendleton Act is passed by Congress •1886: ~The Haymarket Square bombing in Chicago ~Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty ~The American Federation of Labor is founded Major/significant foreign affairs: •1882: ~Chinese Exclusion Act is passed by Congress ~During the time period of reconstruction in America democracy was displayed by its citizens by again voicing their opinions. In 1877, the Great Railroad Strikes began. This displays democracy because the railroad workers were voicing their opinions about their jobs. This time period was also a time of great invention including Thomas Edison’s amazing invention of the light bulb. Without democracy, these may not have been able to voice their opinions because they would have feared the wrath that other government would impose upon them. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~Jennifer Hudson. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881) •James Garfield (1881) ~Chester Arthur, vice-president then took the presidency •Chester Arthur (1881-1885) •Grover Cleveland (1885-1889) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1877: ~The Great Railroad Strikes begin Phonograph is invented by Thomas Edison (30 years old) •1879: ~The light bulb is invented by Thomas Edison •1881: ~President Garfield is shot •1883: ~Pendleton Act is passed by Congress •1886: ~The Haymarket Square bombing in Chicago ~Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty ~The American Federation of Labor is founded Major/significant foreign affairs: •1882: ~Chinese Exclusion Act is passed by Congress ~The Gilded Age and Imperialism were time periods when Americans again benefited greatly from their government being a democracy. They were able to voice their opinions in the Great Railroad Strikes and many inventions were made including the light bulb by Thomas Edison. The Americans were neither strongly for the democratic government nor strongly against it during this time period; they just lived by the rules and continued on with their daily lives. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Rutherford B. Hayes Postscript 2: Progressive Predecessor «." Haysville Community Library. Web. 4 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •James Buchanan (1857-181) •Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) ~Shot in 1865, Andrew Johnson took over the presidency (had no vice president) •Andrew Johnson (1865-1869) •Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1862: ~Homestead Act – signed by President Lincoln •1863: ~President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation ~Freeing all the slaves in the areas of rebellion National Banking Act ~Draft instated (all males between 20 and 45) ~The Battle of Gettysburg •1865: ~President Lincoln is shot ~13th Amendment – abolishes slavery ~Ku Klux Klan is founded •1866: ~Civil Rights Act passed by Congress despite President Johnson’s veto •1867: ~The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Reconstruction Acts •1868: ~Congress says that government workers have an 8-hour work day ~14th Amendment – grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. •1870: ~15th Amendment – guarantees the right to vote (regardless “of race, color, or previous condition of servitude”) •1871: ~The Great Chicago Fire •1873: ~The Comstock Act ~The Financial Panic of 1873 begins •1875: ~Civil Rights Act of 1875 passed by Congress •1877: ~**FUN FACT** Root Beer is introduced by Charles Elmer Hires ~The Great Railroad Strikes begin Phonograph is invented by Thomas Edison (30 years old) ~During the Civil War, democracy meant more to Americans then it had ever seemed to before. More people were voicing their opinions and saying what they believed rather than conforming to the standard ideas of society. It is evidenced in the fact that a war to abolish slavery began between the North and the South. Democracy played a major role in the Civil War by listening to its people and allowing them to voice their opinions. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"1st. Battle of Kinston." Wyse Fork Battlefield - Camp Southwest Site - Vause Family Dedication March 8 at 1. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) •William Henry Harrison (1841) •John Tyler (1841-1845) •James Polk (1845-1849) •Zachary Taylor (1849-1850) •Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) •Franklin Pierce (1853-1857) •James Buchanan (1857-1861) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1840: ~Institution of 10-hour work week •1841: ~Creole Affair •1842: ~The Dorr War •1848: ~New York gives married women the right to own their own property (on their own, different from with their husbands) ~First Woman’s Rights Convention held in New York •1850: ~Compromise of 1850 adopted by Congress •1857: ~The Financial Panic of 1857 begins •1860: ~The Pony Express begins overland mail service (between St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California) Major/significant foreign affairs: •1846: ~United States Congress declares war on Mexico •1848 ~Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican War •1853: ~Gadsden Purchase ~The Pre-Civil War time period was a time when Americans trusted their government to make good decisions; a time when the expected their countries leaders to do what was best for the country. Although there were a few times when the country did have some scares, for example the Financial Panic of 1857, but the country still prospered making a new mailing system called the Pony Express in 1860. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Pony Express NHT: Historic Resource Study (Table of Contents)." U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •James Monroe (1817-1825) •John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) •Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) •Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1820: ~Missouri Compromise ~The Land Act of 1820 •1823: ~Monroe Doctrine •1826: ~Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die (on 5th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing) •1830: ~President Jackson signs Indian Removal Acts •1832: ~The Black Hawk War •1833: ~The American Anti-Slavery Society is founded •1835: ~The Liberty Bell cracks •1836: ~Texas declares independence from Mexico •1837: ~The Panic of 1837 (lasts until 1843) ~During the Jacksonian Era democracy was important to Americans because during this time period there was some uncertainty in the nation but the government was able to reassure its people. Many Americans were afraid of the Native Americans who original inhabited their current residence. In 1830, President Jackson signed the Indian Removal Acts to make the Americans feel more comfortable and to move the Native Americans further west. Although now we see this as very rude and destructive of a tribes natural home, at that time it was what was necessary and best for the nation. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"Pictures." Face Deluxe. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •John Adams (1797-1801) •Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) •James Madison (1809-1817) •James Monroe (1817-1825) •John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1800: ~Election of 1800 •1803: ~Louisiana Purchase ~Marbury vs. Madison •1804: ~12th Amendment ~Lewis & Clark •1808: ~African salve Trade is prohibited by Congress •1812: ~War of 1812 (United States vs. England) •1820: ~Missouri Compromise ~The Land Act of 1820 •1823: ~Monroe Doctrine •1826: ~Thomas Jefferson and John Adams die (on 5th anniversary of the Declaration of Major/significant foreign affairs: •1814: ~Peace treaty signed in Belgium to end the War of 1812 ~During the Jeffersonian era democracy became very important to Americans because different political view and parties began. The Election of 1800 occurred during the Jeffersonian therefore displaying the democracy that occurred during this time period. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~The musings of a libertarian newspaper columnist. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents: •George Washington (1789-1797) •John Adams (1797-1801) Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1789: ~The Electoral College chooses George Washington as the president •1790: ~First cotton mill is opened by Samuel Slater •1791: ~The Bill of Rights is ratified •1793: ~Eli Whitney – patents the cotton gin •1794: ~Whiskey Rebellion Jay’s Treaty •1798: ~The Alien and Sedition Acts ~George Washington dies •1800: ~The Election of 1800 Major/significant foreign affairs: •1797: ~The XYZ Affair ~The New Nation was the epitome of democracy. The country was just starting out as it own, independent nation and it was becoming self-sufficient. Democracy was important to the people of the United States because it was what the government was and they trusted the new government to protect their land and freedoms. Democracy played a large role in the New Nation era. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~"George Washington Picture." Washington DC Travel. Web. 04 Oct. 2009. .
Presidents:
•George Washington (1789-1797)
Major/significant domestic incidents and eras:
•1781:
~The Articles of Confederation are adopted
•1783:
~The Newburgh Conspiracy
Society of Cincinnati – formed by ~Revolutionary Army officers
•1787:
~Shays Rebellions
~The Constitutional Convention
~Ratification and signing of the Constitution
•1789:
~The Electoral College chooses George Washington as the president
•1790:
~First cotton mill is opened by Samuel Slater
•1791:
~The Bill of Rights is ratified
Major/significant foreign affairs:
•1778:
~France signs a treaty with the United States
~The Paris Peace Treaty
~The Constitution was a time when democracy was truly supported by the citizens of the United States. This is because it brought people together by starting off by saying in the Preamble: “We the people, of the United States of American, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and, secure the blessings of liberty, for ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution, for the United States of America.” The Preamble, and the rest of the Constitution displays the democracy in the country because it was saying that the government will listen to the opinions of the people and the government will protect all of its’ citizens.
Work Cited:
~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009.
~YouTube - The Preamble." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 3 Oct. 2009.
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Presidents: none Major/significant domestic incidents and eras: •1754: ~Benjamin Banneker (an African American) makes the first clock that was entirely made in the American colonies ~1754 – 1763: the fourth French and Indian War occurs ~Benjamin Franklin’s “Plan of the Union” is approved •1763: ~End of Seven Years’ War when France gives up Canada to Britain under the Treaty of Paris •1763: ~Pontiac’s Rebellion •1765: ~Stamp Act is passed by Parliament ~The Quartering Act •1766: ~Stamp Act is repealed by Parliament ~Declaratory Act is passed by Parliament •1767: ~Townsend Acts •1768: ~British troops land in Boston •1769: ~Daniel Boone gets to Kentucky for the first time •1770: ~Boston Massacre •1773: ~Tea Act ~Boston Tea Party •1774: ~Intolerable Acts ~The Quartering Act ~The First Continental Congress meets (in Philadelphia) ~Suffolk Resolves approved by First Continental Congress •1775: ~Battle of Lexington ~Battle of Concord ~The Second Continental Congress meets ~George Washington is chosen to be commander and chief of the Continental Army ~Battle of Bunker Hill ~First paper money is issued by Second Continental Congress •1776: ~Congress adopts and signs the Declaration of Independence •1781: ~The Articles of Confederation are adopted •1783: ~The Newburgh Conspiracy ~Society of Cincinnati – formed by Revolutionary Army officers Major/significant foreign affairs: •1778: ~France signs a treaty with the United States ~The Paris Peace Treaty ~The Revolutionary War was the beginning of democracy for the United States. The war was started because the British government was trying to impose too much power on the colonies in America. By winning the war, the colonies became the United States of America and developed a democratic government in which it listened to the voices of all its people in order to make decisions. Work Cited: ~"The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. For Teachers and Students. Modules on Major Topics in American History." The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History . Home. Web. 3 Oct. 2009. ~GRENADE LAUNCHER HISTORY. Web. 05 Oct. 2009. .
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