1929
1908
Trial of John Peter Zenger raises the idea of freedom of the press
Wright Brothers' first manned, powered flight
1861
1903
1846
1849
President James Polk coins the term "Manifest Destiny"
Eleven Southern states secede from the United States, beginning the Civil War
The United States Constitution is ratified
1788
The borders of Oregon Territory are set, splitting the land with Britain at the 49th parallel
Henry Ford's company produces the first Model T automobile
Gold is discovered in California, leading to the Gold Rush
1870
1735
Stock market crashes, launching the Great Depression
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution grants all males the right to vote
1845
