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Tell me about Columbus.
Tell me about Columbus.
In 1492, Columbus made the first of four trips to the Caribbean on three Spanish ships named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
Tell me about the Pilgrims.
Tell me about the Pilgrims.
In 1620, the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England signed the Mayflower Compact before landing in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Tell me about the Boston Tea Party.
Tell me about the Boston Tea Party.
In 1773, colonists dressed as Mohawks dumped tea from the British East India Company into Boston Harbor.
Tell me about the Declaration of Independence.
Tell me about the Declaration of Independence.
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Tell me about George Washington.
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Tell me about the purchase of Louisiana.
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Tell me about the War of 1812.
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Tell me about Henry Clay.
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Tell me about the Compromise of 1850.
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Tell me about Polk.
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Tell me about Abraham Lincoln.
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Tell me about General Robert E. Lee.
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Study Notes
Christopher Columbus
- First voyage to the Caribbean occurred in 1492 on three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
- Made a total of four trips to the region.
The Pilgrims
- In 1620, Pilgrims from Plymouth, England established a settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
- Signed the Mayflower Compact prior to landing, which was a governing agreement.
Boston Tea Party
- In 1773, colonists disguised as Mohawks protested British taxation by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
- This act of defiance was against the British East India Company's monopoly on tea.
Declaration of Independence
- Published in Philadelphia in 1776 by the Continental Congress.
- Announced the colonists' intention to form an independent nation, signifying a major step toward American independence.
George Washington
- In 1789, George Washington became the first President of the United States.
- Granted full powers and responsibilities of the presidency as established by the U.S. Constitution.
Louisiana Purchase
- In 1803, the United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France.
- Enabled westward exploration, notably by pioneers like Lewis and Clark, as well as Congressman Davy Crockett.
War of 1812
- Conflict that strengthened American national confidence.
- Led to the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine, which warned European nations against colonization in the Americas.
Henry Clay
- Played a crucial role in the Missouri Compromise of 1820.
- Allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state while admitting Maine as a free state, balancing sectional interests.
Compromise of 1850
- A series of legislative measures, including the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott Decision, aimed at addressing slave and free state tensions.
- Contributed to the eventual secession of Southern states from the Union.
James K. Polk
- In 1853, following the Mexican War and the Gadsden Purchase, he realized his vision of Manifest Destiny.
- Manifest Destiny was the belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.
Abraham Lincoln
- Became President in 1861 and led the nation during the Civil War.
- Responded to the secession of Southern states by taking military action to preserve the Union.
General Robert E. Lee
- Surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia in 1865.
- This event marked the effective end of the Civil War and a significant victory for the Union.
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Explore key historical events with these flashcards designed for Classical Conversations Cycle 3. Learn about Columbus' voyages, the Pilgrims' journey, and the Boston Tea Party in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for reinforcing essential history concepts.
