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Jamestown
Jamestown was settled by the English. It was the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
First Tobacco Batch Planted
John Ralfe was experimenting with growing tobacco. From seeds that he brought from the West indies her began growing it.In 1616, he planted the first batch. -
First African Slaves
This marked the beginning of the race-based bondage that defined the African experience. Came over in late August. -
House Of Burgesses
The first English representative government in North America. Made up of 20 people, who were land owners. It passed laws and maintained order in Jamestown. -
The Mayflower Compact
Strangers and Pilgrims came to America on the Mayflower. They landed on Plymouth and pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact. -
Massachusetts Bay was founded
It was the first English chartered colony whose board of governors did not reside in English. -
The first Navigation Act was passed
Said that only English ships were allowed to bring goods into England and that North American colonies could export sugar an tobacco to England. -
King Philips War
Colonists wanted more land. Wampanoag and other tribes ended Indian resistance which caused more English Settlements. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A rebellion led by Virginia settlers. It united black and white indentured servants with black slaves against the colonial government. -
Salem Witch Trails
The Salem Witch Trails happened in Massachusetts. Girls claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused women with witchcraft. -
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1700-1800
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The Virginia Slave Codes
Laws made by Virginia's colony House of Burgess's. These laws regulated the interactions between slaves and the citizens of Virginia. -
The Stono Rebellion
Slaves would steal guns from gun shops to go to Florida. They wanted to go to Florida because the Catholic governor promised the slaves freedom. To become free the slaves have to convert to Catholicism and swear an oath to Spain. -
The Seven Years War
This war was between Britain and France. They fought over English territory in France and the succession of the French throne. -
The Boston Massacre
It started as a street brawl between an American colonist and a lone British Soldier. It was a protest of the occupation of their city by English troops.One cause of this was "taxation without representation." -
The Boston Tea Party
It was a political protest at Griffin's Wharf in Massachusetts. They were mad at Britain for "taxation without representation" , so they dumped out their boxes of tea into the harbor. Because of this, the British shut down the Boston Harbor until 340 chest of British East India Company tea was paid for. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
"The shot heard around the world." 77 men were led by captain John Parker.This war started the American war of independence. British went over to Lexington and Concord to stop the colonists from rebelling by stealing their weapons. It was also the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
The Second Continental Congress
This formed a continental army. It also created an Olive branch. They hoped to avoid war. The comitte to write consisted of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson John Rutledge John Jay, and William Livingston. King George refused to receive it. -
Battle Of Bunker Hill
This consisted of 3 British generals, Henry Clinton, John Burgoyne, and William Howe. There were 1,600 colonists against 2,000 British soldiers. The British won the battle, but lost many lives. -
Thomas Paine: Common Sense
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine. This writing challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy. His writing consisted of 2 points. The first point was to become independent from Great Britain. The second point is to form a democratic government. -
The declaration of independence was approved
The declaration of independence made adjustments and made changes. July 2nd unananimously congress voted for independence.This document stated the principles that our government and Americans should follow. -
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1880-1876
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The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana purchase was a land deal between the United States and France. The U.S acquired 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. -
The Indian War of 1812
Native American were fighting for freedom and independence. This war created Indian heroes, established historical places, and dispossessed ancient home areas. It destroyed the Indians ability to resist American expansion east of the Mississippi River. -
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine warned European nations that the United States will not tolerate colonization or puppet monarchs. The points were 1-The U.S would not interfere in European affairs. 2- The U.S recognized and would not interfere with existing colonies in America. 3- The Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization. 4- If European power tried to interfere with any nation in the Americas, that will be viewed as a hostile act against the U.S. -
Democratic Party Was Created
It was built by Martin Van Buren. Their logo is a donkey. They are for a strong government that regulates business and supports citizens of the U.S. One of the key values is social responsibility. -
The Underground Rail Road
It was a network or routes, places, and people that helped enslaved people in American south escape to the north. It was used during the era of the Civil War. The end of the underground railroad was due to the abolishment of slavery in 1865. -
The Alamo
It was part of the Texas Revolution. The Mexican state of Tejas won independence and became a self-governing republic named Texas. It made Texas fight against the Mexican army leading to their own victory over Santa Ana at the battle of San Jacinto. -
Abraham Lincoln was elected president
He built the Republican Party into a strong national organization. He was a self-taught lawyer, legislator, and a vocal opponent of slavery. He was elected the 16th president of the United States. -
Third Force Act of the "Klu Klux Act"
This act allowed president Grant to use military units to break the klan up. This act was invented during the Civil War. The Klu Klux Klan was a hate organization that was violent because they were for white supremacy. -
First Practical Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell created this phone. The way that the telephone worked was, a needle was connected to a battery by wires and the battery was connected to a receiver by wires. When someone speaks into the phone it makes the paper and the needle vibrate. The vibrations caused an electric current that went along the wire to the other person on the other side of the phone. -
Thomas Jefferson was elected president
Thomas Jefferson was elected the third president of the United Sates on February 17, 1881. He was a founding father and the principal author of the Declaration Of Independence.