American History 1
Kaycee Brakefield
5 Important people
- John Locke- English Philosopher, Natural Rights
- John Peter Zenger- Journalist and newspaper editor, published stories in paper about corruption
- George Washington- First president of the United States, established the expectation of two terms
- Thomas Jefferson- Third president of the United states, Responsible for Louisiana Purchase
- John Quincy Adams- Established foreign policy
5 Important Places
2. Prince William County, Virginia- Battle of Bull Run (1st major battle)
3. Hardin County, Tennessee- Battle of Shiloh (Bloodiest battle)
4. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania- Battle of Gettysburg (biggest battle)
5. Appomattox courthouse, Virginia- Surrender of the South
5 Important Inventions
1. The Telegraph-Revolutionized long-distance communication invented by Samuel Morse
2. Bifocals- Glasses invented by Benjamin Franklin
3. Cotton Gin- Separated seeds from cotton invented by Eli Whitley
4. Minie Ball- Soft led bullet invented by Claude-Etienne
5. Colt .45- Firearm the cowboys preferred, invented by Samuel Colt
5 Important Conflicts
2. Proclamation Act-No settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains
3. Stamp Act-Tax on printed materials
4. Townshend Act- Taxes to raise revenue to pay for Gov. and Judges
5.Tea Act- Put taxes on tea and controlled who they bought it from