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Jamestown
The first colony of the U.S. was formed. -
First African Slaves
Dutch ship transports 20 slaves to Jamestown, Virginia. North America turns to slaver for cheaper labor. -
Mayflower arrives
Mayflower arrives at Plymouth Rock carrying Pilgrims. They are greeted by Indians. -
Dutch arrive
The Dutch arrived and established New Amsterdam, modern-day New York. -
Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts Bay was founded in 1628 and settled in 1630 by Puritan refugees from England. -
First Navigation Act
The first Navigation Act was passed. Navigation Acts were made in order to limit trade between colonies and other countries. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led a group of angry settlers to burn down Jamestown after the governor refused to give him Native American land. This led to an increase in slavery in the area due to Jamestown wanting nothing to do with small-time farmers, they brought big plantation owners who, ultimately, brought more slaves with them. -
The Glorious Revolution
King James II was overthrown and replaced by his daughter and her Dutch husband, William of Orange. -
King William's War
First of the French and Indian Wars. -
Salem With Trials
Over 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, 20 of which were killed. The girls responsible for accusing them were never punished. -
Georgia Colony
Georgia colony was established by General James Oglethorpe. -
Stono Rebellion
Slaves gathered to revolt. -
French and indian war (1754-1761)
War fought in North America between French and British colonies and their allies. -
Beginning of Industrial Revolution
A period of time in which there were many advancements in technology. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the French and Indian War. -
Steam Engine
James Watt invented the steam engine. -
Boston Massacre
Nine British soldiers shot multiple people out of a crowd of three or four hundred who were verbally harassing them and throwing various things at them. -
Boston tea Party
Sons of Liberty dressed up as Indians and dumped a shipment of tea into Boston Harbour. -
Declaration of Independence
Colonies declare independence from Britain. -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. -
Thomas Jefferson Elected president
Ran against John Adams previously and came in second making him the vice president. He ran again in 1800 and was elected president. -
Congress Declares war on England
Congress declared war due to the English Navy restricting American trade routes. -
Engish Army Burns the Whitehouse
They stormed Chesapeake Bay and burned down multiple government buildings including the capitol building. -
Purchase of Florida
President John Quincy Adams purchased Florida from Spain for $5 million. -
Monroe Doctorine
President gave his annual presidential speech in which he stated that European powers. -
US-Mexican War
War disputing the independence of Texas and the Rio Grande border. In the end, the US claimed the territories of modern-day California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. -
Abrham Lincoln elected president
16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was elected. -
Civil War begins
War between The Union and Confederacy disputing the topic of slavery and secession. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln gave a speech addressing the soldiers fighting in the current war and dedicated the field to fallen soldiers on both sides -
Emancipation Proclamation
At the end of the Civil War, Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation to free all enslaved African Americans.