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Jamestown was established
Jamestown, the first successful British colony in the Americas, was established in Virginia. It was named to honor the king, King James I. -
Quebec Founded
In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established the first French colony in the Americas. This colony eventually became a providence in Canada. -
Starving Time
During this time in Jamestown, food supply was short and starvation was common. This caused the people in Jamestown to eat leather, mice, rats, and eventually other humans. This started in the winter of 1609 and lasted until 1610. -
New Netherland was established
The first Dutch colony established in America was New Netherland in present day New York. It was established in 1609 by Peter Heyes. -
First Slaves in America
In August of 1619, the first ship of slaves arrived in America, and this started the demand for slavery in America, affecting more and more people and putting more people in physical harm (because of the conditions) as time went on. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was founded in 1619, and it was a representative group of elected members in Virginia Colony. This was a major point in the legal system in America. -
Mayflower Landed
The Mayflower, carrying the Pilgrims landed in the Americas on November 11, 1620. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was the second successful English colony in America. This colony was founded by Puritans in order for church reformation. -
Peace of Westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia ended the 30 years war over religious, governmental, and constitutional controversies. This caused Rome and Spain to stop being major European powers. -
Slavery in Virginia
For the first time, the colony of Virginia recognized slavery. -
Virginia Comprehensive Slave Code
The House of Burgesses established the Comprehensive Slave Code, which stated punishments for certain acts for slaves. This included slaves being hanged for raping or murdering and also if a master killed his slave, he would be acquitted. -
Stono Rebellion
The Catholic Governor of Florida (owned by Spain) promised freedom to slaves if they became Spanish citizens and converted to Catholicism. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a civilized way to end tensions and the Seven Years' War between France and Britain, causing the British to start raising taxes in its colonies to make up for the money lost in the war. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was enacted by the British Parliament, and it raised tariffs on foreign sugar products so that sugar producers in Britain would have control over the market. -
Currency Act
The Currency Act was one of the tax acts enacted by Britain on the colonies. This act, in particular, prohibited the use of colonial currency and forced colonists the use British currency -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act (enacted by the British Parliament) stated that that the needs of any British soldier were to be met by colonists including opening their houses to them. The anger from the colonists that came from this act inspired the fourth amendment in the Bill of Rights. -
Boston Massacre
After some haggling back and forth between colonists and British soldiers, shots were fired, killing 7 people. -
Tea Act
One of the many Acts enacted by Britain on its colonies, the Tea Act raised the taxes and prices of tea, which angered the colonists, eventually leading to the Boston Tea Party -
America Declares Freedom
On July 4th, 1776, the American Colonies issued the Declaration of Independence to Britain, stating that they were free from the rule of Briatain. -
French Revolution Started
Following the American Revolution, the French were struggling with a dramatic socioeconomic class difference between the peasants and the rich/royalty. This caused the peasants to violently revolt against the monarchy and create a new government. -
Napoleonic Wars Start
Following the French Revolution, more and more French Conflicts started arising in Europe. These conflicts were called the Napoleonic Wars. -
Louisiana Purchase
For very cheap, the United States purchased a large portion of French land in the America's, expanding the U.S.A's Borders. -
Atlantic Slave Trade Abolished
In 1808, the United States abolished Trans-Atlantic Slavery. This followed in Britain's footsteps as they abolished it a year earlier. -
War of 1812
During the Napoleonic Wars, there were disputes between America and Britain over maritime rights and violations. Then in June 18, 1812, America declared war on Britain. -
Mexico Gains Independence
Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821 following the Mexican War fro Independence. This was a part of a series of multiple countries in the America's gaining independence. -
California Gold Rush
After the discovery of gold in California, people in the America's came from all over, seeking fortune and wealth. This caused a major population increase in California and major increase of ghost towns everywhere else. -
Civil War
Following many controversies and divide in thinking in the United States, the Civil War started between the North and the South. -
Abraham Lincoln became President
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln started his first term as President. This term would bleed into the Civil War, causing many controversies over what he believed. -
Abraham Lincoln Assinated
While watching a play in Ford's Theater, John Wilkes Booth shot and assassinated President Lincoln. -
Telephone Invented
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone, inspiring many more revolutionary pieces of technology to be followed in the next century.