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Nov 17, 1558
Meet Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth the I becomes Queen of England. Justification:
Because I am woman, hear me roar. -
Period: Nov 17, 1558 to
Pre-American Revoluytion
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Jamestown was Founded
Jamestown being founded is significant, because it was the first ever colony in America and sparked many cultural encounters that shaped the future nation. Without it where would we be? -
Second Navigation Act
The Second Navigation Act aka the Staple Act stated Colonial exports (mainly American) had to be transported in English, or colonial, ships and that all Colonial imports had to first pass through English ports- this increased the cost, and shipping time, for the colonies. This is important because it's one of the more impactful acts that yet again restrict the freedom of the coloniesn while making trading more difficult for the colonies and boosting England profits. -
Bacon's Rebeliion
Bacon's rebellion caused a rift in the social classes in Virginia. Also, dependance on slave labor was increased, as the owners of the property didn't want to go out into the fields and deal with hostile natives, and since the British soldiers were already there, the salutary neglect of the enforcement of the Navigation Acts decreased, building tension between the colonists and the British, leading up to the Revolutionary War. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials are significant, because of the effect of the trials. It was the first mass Witch hunt and leads to reasoning and data becoming more reliable than a love struck lonely girl. -
Zenger Trial
John Peter Zenger is brought to trial for seditious libel but is acquitted after his lawyer successfully convinces the jury that truth is a defense against libel. This is important, becaus without it the First Amendment might not have existed because this event began what started the fight to have Freedom of Speech and Press etc. -
King George the III
This is important because he ends up passing a crapton of laws and acts that majorly restrict the freedom and profit of Colonial Americans -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is significant, because it ends the French and Indian War. Some of the intercolonial rivalry was broken down in the face of a common enemy. The first sign of nationalism was seen when settlers from all thirteen colonies lay down their lives together in battle. Likewise, the joy of victory was an American triumph. -
Sugar & Currency Act
The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Sugar Act and the Currency Act. tbis is significant because these Acts set the stage for the revolt at the imposition of the Stamp Act. -
Stamp Act
It was the final straw for the colonist who were already grumbling and ready to protest the taxes they were paying already. "No taxtation without representation!" -
Declaratory Act
British Parliament began issuing several Acts against the United States, and the U.S. could do virtually nothing against them, simply because Britain said that they were "for the good of the empire." This Act is important, because it leads to Acts such as the Quartering Act etc. Without this Act, the Acts following it might not have happened and the Constitution would be different. -
Boston Massacre
It caused tensions to rise enormously between the Americans and British because this was the first killing that occurred. The Americans realized that the British were not there to help them. This was a leading cause to the Revolutionary War. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a symbolic act that showed the British how far American colonists were willing to go to speak out for their freedom. The colonists were willing to give up whatever they had to defend their right for independence. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act requires colonists to house British troops and supply them with food. It was significsnt, because it led to the American Revolution and the Third Amendment. -
Declaration of Independence
July 4 1776 was a very significant day since it marked the Independence Day in United States. It's significant, because America finally made their freedom & independence from Great Britain official.
