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Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 1. Jamestown, Jamestown Virginia, the first permanent English settlement, was founded in 1607. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 2.The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 (Written by Thomas Jefferson). Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 3. The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787- James Madison is the “Father” Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 4. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory Territory from France in 1803. Louisiana Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 5. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 6. The ___House VA of Burgesses was the first representative assembly in the new world. Are you reading COMIC BOOKS?!? Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 7. The first battle of the American Revolution was at Lexington and Concord in April 1775. Hey Ralph! I bet they hear this shot ‘round the world! That’s good stuff! Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 8. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution (French entered the war). Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 9. The British defeat in 1781 at Yorktown Yorktown, Virginia by George Washington’s troops signaled the end of the American Revolution. http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 10. Mercantilism is an economic system in which the mother country controls the trade of its colonies. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 11. A tariff tariff is a tax on goods brought into a country (designed to protect home industries). Foreign Merchant Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 12. Republicanism Republicanism is a system of representative government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 13. The Three Branches of Government are the Legislative, Legislative,Executive Executive,and andJudicial Judicial Branches. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 14. Checks and Balances is a system set up by the Constitution in which each branch of the federal government has the power to check, or control, the actions of the other branches. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 15. Federalism is the sharing of power between the states and the national government. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 16. The Legislative Branch makes the laws. The Executive Branch enforces the laws. My nameThe Judicial Branch interprets the is Bill meaning of the laws. Lawmaker . I veto you You are SO guilty!!! Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 17. The Magna Magna Carta, Carta signed in 1215 by King John, was the first document that limited power of the ruler. Magna Carta, 1215 “No freeman shall be seized … except by the lawful judgment of his peers (equals), or by the law of the land.” Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 18. The Mayflower Compact - an agreement signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth. It is the 1st representative government in America. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 19. The Proclamation Proclamation of 1763 limited the colonies from expanding west of the Appalachian Mountains Do not walk this way, by order of the British Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 20. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War. The debt from the war led to increased British taxation of the colonies. ‘Ere’s your tea, MATE! Your Coercive Acts are Intolerable! Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 21. The English Bill of Rights of 1689 protected the rights of English citizens and became the basis for the “That it is the right of the American Bill of Rights. subjects to petition the king” King James II William & Mary Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 22. These acts following the French & Indian War ticked off the Colonies and eventually led to the Revolution! Sugar Tea Stamp Quartering Act Quebec 1773 1765 1764 1765 Intolerable or Coercive 1774 1774 Townshend 1767 Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 23. Common Common Sense Sense - a pamphlet by Thomas Paine that convinced many colonists to support independence from Great Britain. It is “Paine-ful” to not use Common Sense. Get it? Ha ha! Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 24. Thomas Paine wrote pamphlets like Common Sense and The Crisis to encourage American independence and resolve. The These are the times that try Crisis men’s souls Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 25. Ben Franklin wrote the Albany Plan of Union – “Join or Die!” He also signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Those who would give up to He that is good for making Early Energy He Never An that to investment and bed falls leave persistence and inis love that early intill with Creditors have better I Well am in done the prime better of essential liberty to purchase a little excuses is seldom good for rise himself tomorrow knowledge conquer makes will which a have always all man things. no you healthy, pays rivals. can memories than debtors. temporary safety deserve neither than senility. well said. anything else. wealthy, the best do today. and interest. wise. liberty nor safety. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 26. Sam Adams, a member of the Sons of Liberty and leader of the Boston Tea Party, stirred public support for American independence. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 27. The fiery orator, patriot and Anti-Federalist Patrick Henry called for American independence and later opposed the Constitution because it did not protect individual liberties. “Give me liberty or give me death!” Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 28.George GeorgeWashington Washington was the leader of the Continental Army who later became the first President of the United States . Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 29. A patriot is someone who supported American independence I’m a Patriot, during the too! Revolution. TOUCHDOWN! Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 30. A loyalist is someone who supported maintaining British rule over the colonies during the Revolution. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 31. King George III of England: He offended the colonies with his taxes and abuses of our rights as Englishman. King George III – Statue being pulled down Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 32. The Declaration of Independence - a list of grievances against King George III - was written by Thomas Jefferson-July 4, 1776. It declared the colonies independent from England. Dear Georgie, You stink. Love, Tom Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 33. Unalienable Unalienable Rights rights are rights that cannot be given up, taken away or transferred. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, are some of those rights. Grrrrr… My Rights are Godgiven, natural rights and you can’t take them from me!! Woof! Arf! I am the King of this kennel, and I will take them If I want! Bark!! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 34. The Articles of Confederation – Our 1st National government with one branch (legislative). The states have most of the power. It would be replaced by the Constitution in 1787. Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation •No executive branch •No levying of taxes •No judicial branch •No regulation of trade Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 35. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established the procedures for the expansion of the United States and explains that new states are admitted to the Union equal to existing states. Congress appoints governor To rule territory MN With 5,000 free adult males, elect a territorial legislature WI MI IL IN 60,000 total free population, write a constitution OH Congressional approval of Constitution means statehood Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 36. The Treaty of Paris of 1783 ended the American Revolution and forced Britain to recognize the United States as an independent nation. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 37. Shays’ Rebellion Shays’ Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation & convinced many Founders of the need for a stronger national government. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 38. Alexander Alexander Hamilton: Hamilton a leader of the Federalists, first Treasurer of the United States, and creator of the Bank of the U.S. - killed in a duel by the V. P. of the U. S. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 39. The Great Compromise created a bi-cameral (2 House) Legislature we call Congress. Representation in the House of Representatives: population; the Senate: each state gets 2. Senate -2 for each state House of Representatives (435) Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 40. The Constitution Constitution (our written plan of government) - Created: Philadelphia, 1787. Provides a strong national government with power balanced between the 3 branches. Executive Legislative Power Judicial Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 41. James Madison Madison is considered to be the “Father of the Constitution”. I should win “Father of the Year” for this. Baby Constitution #1 Dad! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 42. Separation of Powers Powers: system in which each branch of government has its own powers. Legislative Makes Laws Executive Judicial Executes Laws Interprets Laws Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” YES! YES!by vote. 43. Ratify means to approve YES! Great. Now that the we have all signed Sweet! Now Constitution the Constitution, will the states vote YES! is RATIFIED! for it? YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 44. Amend Amend I can amend means to the change. As Amendments ! in amend the Constitution so it works better. Amendment Amendment = change to the Constitution Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 45. The Bill of Rights - 1st ten amendments to the Constitution -designed to protect our individual liberties. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 46. • • • • • • The First Amendment Protects the freedom of… Religion Assembly Press Petition Speech Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” nd Amendment 47. The 2 2nd Amen – “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 47. The 2nd 2nd Amendment Amendment – “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” rd Amendment 48. The 33rd Amendment - "No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law." This place looks great!! I think I’ll move in. 3rd Amendment Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 49. Due process process – how laws are enforced fairly… For example… 4th Amendment - no illegal search or seizure. 5th Amendment - no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, and no loss of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 6th Amendment - the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, to cross examine witnesses, and the right to force witnesses at a trial to testify. 7th Amendment - the right to a jury trial in civil suits. 8th Amendment - “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” WOW!! You mean I get even more rights than what is in the Bill of Rights?!?!? That Rocks!! 50. The 9th9th Amendment Amendment: “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 51. The 10th 10th Amendment Amendment – “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Meaning… Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 52. 13th Amendment “Slavery …shall (not) exist within the United States..” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 53. The 14th Amendment – Defined the right of citizenship & ended the 3/5 compromise. Section 1. “All persons…are citizens of the United States... No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens… nor… deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny… the equal protection of the laws.” Section 2. “Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State, excluding Indians not taxed…” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” th Amendment 54. The 15 15th Amendment – “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged … on account of race” Sadly, many southern states would find ways to prevent African- Americans from voting. I’m free, I have the rights of all citizens (14th amend), and I get to vote? YAY!! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 55. Popular Sovereignty the practice of having the authority to make decisions for oneself. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 56. Federalists were supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government. This rocks! Now we have a strong national government! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 57. The Federalist Papers - a series of essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton defending the Constitution and the principles on which the government of the United States was founded. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 58. Anti-Federalists Anti-federalists were people opposed to the Constitution, preferring more power be given to the state governments than to the national government. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 59. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, became the 3rd President of the United States and purchased the Louisiana territory, doubling the size of the United States. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 60. George Washington Washington’s Farewell Address advised the United States to stay “neutral in its relations with other nations” and to avoid “entangling alliances”. The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible....It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.... - George Washington’s Farewell Address Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 61. Free Enterprise is an economic system where citizens are free to choose how to make a living. So thirsty… What to choose? Mrs. Klos’s 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 62. Marbury v. Madison was the 1803 Court decision that gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review - the right to determine whether a law violates the Constitution. I guess we will decide this on the court! Yo, dawg! You can’t stop me from becoming a judge! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 63. Industrial Revolution Revolution: industry changed from the production of goods at home (cottage industry) to factory production using powered machinery. Boott Mill, Lowell Mass. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 64. Robert Fulton Fulton’s steamboat improved transportation of goods and people during the Industrial Revolution. 5 miles an hour! Wooooooooooooohooooooooooooo!!!! We’re flyin’ now boys!! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 65. Textile Mills Thief: Samuel Slater Importance: Led to large-scale factory production of cloth through the use of power looms. Provided new job opportunities for young women. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 66. Interchangeable Parts Inventor: Eli Whitney Importance: Allowed factories to make products faster & cheaper. Parts could be replaced easily if broken. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 67. Cotton Gin - 1793 Inventor: Eli Whitney Importance: Allowed for fast separation of cotton from seeds, greatly increasing profitability of cotton. This made the use of slavery on plantations essential to cotton farmers in the South. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 68. James Monroe: 5th President & author of the Monroe Doctrine, which shut down the western hemisphere to European expansion or interference. John Quincy Adams Sec. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” Your Bank bill stinks 69. Congress! Now you must get vetoed and thumped by Old Hickory! Insult my beloved Rachel and I’ll Andrew Jackson Andrew thump your skull. I will hold the was a selfJackson Union together, so hush & pay the tariff SC! made man & founder of the modern Democratic Party. He was responsible for the Trail of Tears and he supported the Union during the Nullification Crisis Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 70. Trail of Tears Tears: forced the Indians in the southeastern U.S. to move west of the Mississippi River. The United States Cherokee Choctaw Chickasaw Creek Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 71. Nullification is the idea of a state declaring a federal law unconstitutional or not in force in that state. Webster: Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable. Jackson: Our Federal Union—it must be preserved. Calhoun: The Union, next to our liberty, most dear. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 72. Daniel Webster - a Massachusetts Congressman and Senator who spoke for the North and the preservation of the Union. “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable.” Look into my eyes and repeat after me… Union, Union, Union Mrs. Klos’s100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 74. John C. Calhoun was a South Carolina Congressman and Senator who spoke for the South before and during the Civil War. “The Union, next to our liberty, most dear” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 74. Henry Clay was a powerful Kentucky Congressman and Senator who proposed the American System and the Compromise of 1850. Known as the Great Compromiser Union … Union … Union … Can’t we all just get along? States – Or I will get you! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 75. Manifest Destiny is the belief that the United States should own all of the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. “American Progress” by John Gast, 1872 ".... the right of our manifest destiny to over spread and to possess the whole of the continent … It is right such as that of the tree to the space of air .” John O Sullivan 1845 Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 76. Westward Expansion Draw an outline map of the US. Label the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Trail, and California Trail. See page 506 of textbook. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 77. Reform movements like : PublicEducation education promotes knowledge and skills that Public open the doors to opportunity. “Education, then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer of the conditions of men…” Horace Mann, 1848 (#41, 2004 TAKS) Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 78. Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized the Seneca Falls Convention, creating the Women’s Rights Movement in the United States. Ain’t I a woman? Sojourner Truth Women join the abolitionist Movement. Women are prevented from Speaking publicly at Abolitionist meetings. Women’s Rights Movement ? Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 79. The Temperance Movement was a campaign against the sale or drinking of alcohol. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” abolitionist was a person who wanted to end 80. An abolitionist slavery in the United States. Abolish - to get rid of. Harriet Tubman helped over 300 slaves to freedom in the North through the Underground Railroad. William Lloyd Garrison Outspoken white abolitionist Founded The Liberator, an anti-slavery magazine, in 1831. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 81. The Compromise of 1850 would try to solve the divisions between free and slave states or territories. The Fugitive Slave Act would upset Northerners. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 82. Sectionalism is a strong sense of loyalty to a state or section instead of to the whole country. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” - Frederick Douglass, speaking at a 4th of July celebration in 1852 “The blessings in which you, this day, rejoice, are not enjoyed in common….This Fourth of July is yours not mine. You may rejoice, I must mourn.” 83. Frederick Douglass was a former slave who became a well-known abolitionist in the country. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 84. Uncle Tom’s Cabin Cabin, an Anti-slavery novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, created widespread abolitionist support among Northerners. I’m the little lady who started the great big war! Tee-hee! Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” Taney & the Supreme Court are mean! I have been wronged! 85. Dred Scott v. Sanford -1857 was the Supreme Court decision that said slaves were property and not citizens and thus can’t sue in court. It would find the Missouri Compromise of 1820 to be unconstitutional and aggravate sectional tensions between North and South. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” (#16, 2000 TAAS) Grab a gun and free yourself!!! I’ll be a hero to abolitionists everywhere!! 87. In 1859 John Brown, An abolitionist who believed armed resistance to slavery was necessary, seized a federal arsenal in Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, in an attempt to begin a slave rebellion. He was captured and later executed. John Brown – Villain or Hero? Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 87. Jefferson Jefferson Davis Davis was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 88. Abraham AbrahamLincoln Lincoln 16th President of the United States (Union); served during the Civil War Has anyone seen Thanks. hat? my stovepipe Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” S Grant 89. Ulysses S. Grant was the General of the Union Army and accepted Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, ending the Civil War. “No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works.” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 90. Robert E. Lee was the General of the Confederate Army. His defeat at Gettysburg would be a turning point in the Civil War Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or keep one. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 91. The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter Sumter - Charleston, South Carolina. Fort Edmund Ruffin Robert Anderson Pierre Teutante Beauregard Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” Battle of of Gettysburg, Gettysburg July1-3,1863, was the 93. The Battle turning point in the Civil War where Lee’s army is defeated. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 92. The Gettysburg Address - speech given by Lincoln dedicating a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. It is considered to be a profound statement of American ideals. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 93. The Gettysburg Address speech given by Lincoln dedicating a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. It is considered to be a profound statement of American ideals. 3 Confed. prisoners at Gettysburg Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 94. The capture of Vicksburg, Vicksburg Mississippi by the North in 1863, was important because it gave the Union Army control of the Mississippi River. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” House Virginia is where Robert E. Lee 95. Appomattox Court House, surrendered the Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War. Union Confederacy Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 96. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, setting all slaves in the Confederate states free. Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 97. Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address stated that, “no state…can lawfully get out of the Union”, but pledged there would be no war unless the South started it. “no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void… I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken” Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 98. Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address was meant to help heal and restore the country after four years of Civil War. It stated the South should be treated fairly. With malice [hatred] toward none, with charity for all,…let us strive on to…bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and…to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves… Mrs. Klos’s Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 99. Primary Sources are the original records of an event. They include eyewitness reports, records created at the time of an event, speeches, and letters by people involved in the event, photographs and artifacts. Secondary Sources are the later writings and interpretations of historians and writers. Often secondary sources, like textbooks and articles, provide summaries of information found in primary sources. 100. History Rocks!!!