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Founding of Jamestwon
On May 14, 1607, English settlers came over and settled in Jamestown, Virginia. -
First Slaves Brought Over to the Colonies
20-30 enslaved Africans were brought over on a ship which spiked slavery in the colonies. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative and democratic government in America. -
Mayflower Arrived in America
The Mayflower containing around 130 people arrived in Massachusetts. -
Mayflower Compact
The same day the Mayflower arrived in America, the Mayflower Compact was signed, establishing rules/laws in Plymouth Colony. -
Navigation Acts
The British Parliament restricted the trade coming in and out of England. -
Slave Codes Established
The Slave Laws were Established:
A child of a slave is a slave
Marriage between slaves isn't recognized
Slaves are considered property -
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King Philip's War
This was the Native American's last try to get their land back from the people. -
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was a revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon. -
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Salem Witch Trials
Women in Massachusetts were being accused of witchcraft ending in execution. -
Stono Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion was one of the most significant slave rebellions -
Stamp Act was Passed
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay taxes on printed paper. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot caused by British Troops in the streets of Boston. -
Tea Act Passed
The Tea Act gave control of the trade and delivery of the tea to the East India Tea Co. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty were protesting by throwing all the tea from the ships into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
The representatives from the colonies came together and discussed the future of the United States. -
Declaration of Independence Signed.
The Declaration of Independence was the document announcing the independence of the colonies from Great Britain. -
Constitution was Signed
The Constitution was the establishment of the government of the United States, -
George Washington was Elected President
George Washington was elected the first president of the United States. -
John Adams Elected President
John Adams was elected the 2nd President of the United States. -
Thomas Jefferson Elected President
Thomas Jefferson was Elected the 3rd President of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of U.S. territory that doubled the size of the U.S. -
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War of 1812
A war fought between the U.S. and Britain about violations of America. -
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Battle of the Alamo
Texas gained independence and became a self-governing republic. -
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Trail of Tears
The American Indian Tribes were forced to migrate west. -
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Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was was dispute over the border of Mexico and Texas. -
California Gold Rush
Gold was discovered near Sacramento, California bringing a flood of workers and people in. -
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Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was the First Women's Rights Convention held. -
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American Civil War
The Civil War was a war between the United States and 11 states that has seceded from the rest of the country. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought mainly over slavery.