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Settlement at Jamestown
John Smith helps build Jamestown into the first civilization in the new world (America). -
Pilgrams land at Plymouth
William Bradford and the Pilgrams land at Plymouth rock and start the begening of the American town. -
The Great Awakening
Religous revival that sweeps thorugh the colonies. Makes Christianity extremely prevelant throughout the country. -
Revolutionary War
American colonies go to war with Britan to fight for their independence. The colonies win and make America an independent country -
Declaration of Independence
American congress officially declared their independence from Britan. Most consinder this the birth day of America. -
Federal Government
The U.S. federal government is established and begins the new era of American government. -
Louisiana purchase
Thomas Jefferson makes the Louisiana purchase, doubling the U.S. land size -
War of 1812
Another war with Britan to remain independent. This war solidified America as an independent country -
Dred Scott conviction
Supreme court rules that African Americans have no power to sue, and rule that the government has no power to take away slaves. -
American Civil War
The north and south wage war against eachother over the preservation of the union and slavery
