Monday, June 30, 2014

Lincoln's Feats

Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope. He also freed the slaves by signing the Emasculation Proclamation.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Lincoln's Birth

Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest President. Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands. Lincoln said, "In onion there is strength."

Thursday, June 26, 2014

The Constitution of the United States

Soon the Constitution of the United State was adopted to secure domestic hostility. Under the Constitution the people enjoyed the right to keep bare arms.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

George Washington

George Washington married Martha Curtis and in due time became the Father of Our Country. His farewell address was Mount Vernon.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Declaration of Independence

Delegates from the original thirteen states formed the Contented Congress. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were two singers of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin invested in electricity by rubbing two cats backwards and declared, "A horse divided against itself cannot stand." Franklin died in 1790 and is still dead.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Revolution

One of the reasons for the Revolutionary War was the English put tacks in their tea. Also, the colonists would send their parcels through the post without stamps. During the war, the Red Coats and Paul Revere were throwing balls over some walls. The dogs were barking and peacocks crowing. Finally the colonists won the war and no longer had to pay for taxis.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Pilgrims

Later, the pilgrims crossed the ocean, and this was called Pilgrim's Progress. The winter of 162 was a hard on for the settlers. Many people died and many babies were born. Captain John Smith was responsible for this.