Key Events in American History Illustrated

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Explore significant moments in American history through visual representations, including the founding of Jamestown in 1607, the signing of the Mayflower Compact in 1620, the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Learn about the Constitution of the United States ratified in 1787, the Civil War fought between 1861-1865, and the Westward Expansion that shaped the nation.

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The big six

US Constitution Written 1787 Mayflower Compact 1620 1600 1650 1700 1750 1800 1850 1900 1607 1776 1803 Louisiana Purchased 1861-1865 Civil War Jamestown Declaration of Independence written

Jamestown - 1607 The first permanent English settlement. Founded in 1607

Mayflower Compact - 1620 Agreement signed by the pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts to consult each other about laws for the colony and promise to work together to make it succeed. First self-government in the colonies.

Declaration of Independence - 1776 Document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 declaring the colonies independence from England. It was signed July 4, 1776

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Constitution of the United States Document that sets out laws and principles of the government of the United States. Was ratified (approved) in 1787.

Louisiana Territory 1803 Thomas Jefferson, 3rd president of the United States, purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the United States.