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Soon following the First and Second Continental Congresses the American Revolution took place. Through all of this, I think the most amazing thing that probably ever happened in the history of the United States was the election of our first president, George Washington. He was unanimously voted by everyone, and stood up to the job even though he didn't want it. He was an amazing person in the history of the United States, and set up precedents for all the future presidents to come.

So those are some of the things that make history pretty cool. :)

AP U.S. History Concepts

This Year in AP U.S. History...

I learned many different things that interested me and taught me all about the history of the United States. From before the encounter of Europeans in the Americas, all the way until current day events, I learned about what took place in the country that I lived in. This class allowed me to like history a little more, and this reflective project illustrates a few of the most interesting things I learned this year!

By: Kara Thompson

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy's successor, passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. After centuries of dishonor and discrimination, decades of fighting for their rights, African Americans are finally fought for in the government. They are given all their rights and are meant to keep them and have them protected. (Finally!!)

Seward's Icebox

Texas Independence

In 1867 the US acquires Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Seward's Icebox may seem unimportant and wasteful, but we will soon flourish with the discovery of oil here!!

Stephen Austin and Sam Houston were two Americans that moved down to Texas as empresarios when Mexico invited them to populate the region. Because of the large influx of Americans, they eventually wanted to cede from Mexico and become their own state (join the US). After the Texas Revolution and gaining independence on March 1, 1836, the U.S. didn't want to annex Texas right away due to the free-slave state balance. This means Texas became their own country for about nine years before joining the US under President James K. Polk, the real estate president.

The fact that we had a state that was once it's own country is pretty crazy, but also pretty cool.

Whiskey Rebellion

George Washington again. August 1794. The farmers were not happy about the tax on whiskey as it prevented them from making almost any profit from their crops. This caused lots of anger, and rebellions throughout farm towns and the Pennsylvania country. George Washington ordered the militia (13,000 men!!), headed by General Washington himself, to ride out and suppress the rebellion.

Second Continental Congress

dude that's pretty cool

This was the first test of the national government's power, and the first and last time for the president to go and curb an uprising himself. That's pretty neat!

May 1775. After the battles of Lexington and Concord, delegates met again in Philadelphia to discuss their next steps. These were to create a continental army, whose General would be George Washington. The printing of money was authorized and committees were appointed to deal with foreign relations. Although these efforts appear as a desire for freedom, the Olive Tree Branch was still sent to England as a last ditch attempt to reconcile, but it was trashed by King George III. From then forth, freedom was fought for.

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