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Jamestown
Jamestown was the first successful European colony in the New world. -
Plymouth
The final landing site of the first voyage of the Mayflower and the location of the original settlement of Plymouth Colony. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A rebellion from the white indentured servants that were deemed "too smart" to be servants. -
First Great Awakening
An evangelical and revitalization movement, that left a permanent impact on American Protestantism. -
Stono Rebellion
This was a large slave uprising. A lot of slave owners were killed and because of this rebellion slaves were not allowed to receive education. -
Abigail Adams becomes first Lady
Abigail Adams was the wife and adviser of John Adams, the second president of the United States. She was an advocate for Women's rights and is known for writing letters to her husband about remembering women and their role. -
French and Indian War Ends
The Seven Years’ War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain, and Spain. -
Boston Massacre
British army soldiers shot and killed a "mob" that threw snowballs, stones, and sticks at them. -
Independence Day
A day in America when the Declaration of Independence was adopted, which meant America separated it's political connections to Great Britain. -
Battle of Saratoga
A battle that America won against a British and Hessian army that convinced potential foreign partners, such as France, that American could win the war. -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
After 16 months of debating it finally was ratified, affirming the Articles as the outline of the official government of the United States. -
Shay's rebellion
this rebellion was an uprising against perceived economic and civil rights injustices. -
NW Ordinance Passed
This established a government for the Northwest Territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states. -
Constitution Ratified
" The ratifying conventions served the necessary function of informing the public of the provisions of the proposed new government." -
Whiskey Rebellion
A rebellion because of the liquor tax, and the government stepped in and showed its power. -
Alien and Sedition Acts Passed
These bills made it harder for immigrants to become citizens and allowed the government to imprison or deport dangerous immigrants. -
Second Great Awakening Begins
It led to the establishment of reform movements to address injustices and alleviate suffering such as the Temperance Movement, the Women's suffrage Movement and the Abolitionist Movement in which people advocated for emancipation on religious grounds.
