The History Rap! About America’s History. Obviously. Revised & Adapted by: Will Rupert Original Composition by: TI Presented by: EAR Productions *I don’t take any credit for this song, it was made by our awesome history teacher Mr. Rupert. LYRICS* In May of 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue All that were sent were very bold The sought three things: God, Glory, and Gold The English came 1607 thats true But the colonists they had no clue They learned independence from one John Smith And the House of Burgesses settled all tiffs The Pilgrims followed soon after that And in 1620 wrote the Mayflower Compact The rule of law was a major tool No kings for them—they wanted self-rule! Then in seventeen fifty-four Things went down with French and Indian War The war was costly; it cost a lot The king needed money so taxes he brought The colonists did not want to pay They dumped his tea into Bostons Bay They King cracked down with intolerable acts The colonists felt these rules were wack. Lexington and Concord mark the spot I wonder who fired that very first shot? Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense And Jefferson declared independence 1776 was the year France came to help the end was near The Treaty of Paris ended the war In 1783, America was born The Articles of Confederation were not so great So the delegates made a brand new slate. After many compromises from behind closed doors The Constitution became our governments core. 1787 Madison wrote it down At the convention in Phili-town Anti-Federalists had a problem in 91 Without the Bill of Rights the document wasnt done Washington was our 1st president Two terms in office was the time he spent He wrote a short speech, in which he moaned, Stay out of foreign affairs-leave them alone!!! Louisiana purchased 1803, Doubled the US Territory Soon after that Marbury threatened to sue Marbury vs. Madison brought judicial review Monroe had a doctrine that forced Europe away And said we would use force if they wanted to stay. Jackson praised the Common Man And drove the Native Americans off their lands. He was a hero in the War of 1812 But a lot of folks bailed when the banks all failed. 3 regions: North, South, and West Each wanted their religion to get the best. The North and South did not agree On tariffs, land, or even slavery Along came Clay to solve the disputes, His compromises cooled many hot feuds. Now, its time for the Mexican War, They didnt like Texans coming in their back door. When all is said, and all is done, American stretched clear out to Oregon Wagon trails from sea to shining sea, Was justified with Manifest Destiny. Yeah, say you can have whatever you like yyeeeaaahhhh Hey guys, go ahead and get out your notes out Along came Lincoln, a tall and slender man, 16th president of our great land. Grant and Lincoln made a Union pack While Davis and Lee had southern backs The North had more guns, and industries While the South had too little to meet their needs The Civil War ended in 65; you see, This put an end to slavery. We Out!