Four Events in American History

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This paper explains that the American Revolution secured America's freedom, and the Louisiana Purchase led to the great Westward Expansion and Lewis and Clark's expedition, giving enough room for the country to grow and to expand the economy with agriculture and natural resources found in the West. The author points out that the Civil War eventually ended slavery and was the catalyst for bringing the country back together after the South succeeded from the North. The paper relates that the fourth most important event of this period was the continued immigration of foreigners, which created the melting pot culture of America.

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"The American Revolution showed that a young, vibrant people could take their destiny into their own hands, and indicated that the dictator type of monarchy was outmoded. The American Revolution helped the French create their own revolution, but more, it created a new and very different government "for the people, by the people." While that government has certainly altered throughout the years, the basic foundation is still there, and is still ruled predominately by the people, who enjoy freedoms that many in the world still do not. If the American Revolution had not occurred, then the American people might still be living under the rule of Great Britain, or we may have faced war with another imperialistic country bent on taking over the great promise that the country provides."

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