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Jamestown
Jamestown was the first successful European colony in the New World. -
Plymouth
Colony established by Puritans seeking religious tolerance. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A group of white indentured servants led a rebellion against their landowners, leading to an increase in slave trade. -
First Great Awakening
A mass conversion to Christianity in American colonies takes place, and they experience a spiritual revival. Many preachers such as George Whitefield and Johnathan Edwards preached about consequences of sin and hell. -
Stono Rebellion
Slaves in South Carolina met in Stono River to fight for their freedom. They rebelled against their white owners. As a result, slaves were treated more humanely, but were still banned from education and communication. -
Abigail Adams becomes First Lady
Abigail Adams wrote in her private letters to her husband John Adams to be aware of the ladies and consider them as well. -
French and Indian War ends
The war between Great Britain and France, regarding colonial rule in North America. A lot of taxes were placed on the colonists to pay for the cost, which angered the colonists, leading to the fight for independence. -
Boston Massacre
A group of colonists threw rocks to the British soldiers, leading to a violent fight. The subsequent result (death of some colonists and passer-by) was narrated by the Sons of Liberty to fuel the sentiments of rebellion. -
Independence Day
The Founding Fathers declared independence by drafting and signing the Declaration of Independence. -
Constitution ratified
The Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation as a rough plan of America's new government -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a decisive battle that won the French over to the colonists side when they were fighting against Britain for independence. -
Shays' Rebeliion
A group of farmers who lost their land and money due to mortgage foreclosures and tax delinquencies led a rebellion, demanding less taxes. After this incident, a need for a strong, centralized government is acknowledged. -
Northwest Ordinance passed
The Northwest Ordinance created the plan for establishing new states: a territory can have the potential to become a state if enough people populated it. The Northwest Ordinance bans slavery in the Northwest, setting the precedent for the slavery issue. -
Constitution ratified
The Constitutional Convention ratified the Constitution in Independence Hall in Pennsylvania. -
Whiskey Rebeliion
Mutinous Moonshiners in Pennsylvania rebelled against a tax on whiskey. They tarred and feathered the collectors, bringing collections to a halt. The government summoned militia and brutally quelled disobedience. -
Alien and Sedition Acts passed
The Alien Act strengthened residence requirements and empowerment of deporting foreigners. The Sedition Act restricted freedom of speech and press by imposing heavy fine and imprisonment to whoever voiced against the government. It was passed by the Federalist Congress to suppress the Democratic-Republicans.
