U.S.A History

Jamestown

May 14, 1607

Jamestown is established.

African Slaves

Jul 30, 1619

The first African slaves were brought to Jamestown.

Population

Jan 1, 1650

Colonial population estimated at 50,400.

Julian to Gregorian Calender

Sep 2, 1752

Britain and British colonies switch their calenders.

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British troops fire into a crowd and kill 5 men.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Colonial troops dump 300 crate of tea overboard as a protest against taxes

Constitutional Convention

May 29, 1787

12 delegates from the 13 colonies meet to draft the Constitution.