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1607-1877
Early American History -
English colony at Jamestown Virginia
The first permanent English settlement in the Americas. -
First African brought to North America
African slaves are now introduced in North America. The start of a moral dilemma. -
Pilgrims land at Plymouth
Settled by the Pilgrims, passangers of the famous ship the Mayflower -
Salem Witch Trials
Local townspeople fear of witches and try to get rid of them. -
French and Indian War Ends
The French and Indian War(Seven Years' War) end witb British victory. -
Boston Massacre
Not really a massacre but around 6 were killed at a protest. -
Boston Tea Party
Rebels throw thousands of dollars worth of tea into the harbor. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress meeting, announced that the 13 American colonies, regarded themselves as sovereign states, and no longer part of the British Empire. -
Revolutionary War Ends (Treaty of Paris)
The American Revolution ends with US victory, becoming an independent nation from The British Empire.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history -
Shay's Rebellion
Revolutionary War veterans revolt because paying for high mortgages after just risking their life for freedom is not cool bro. -
Constitution Ratified
Changes are made in the constitution to have a better government. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Tax protest in the United States beginning in 1791, during the presidency of George Washington. -
Lewis & Clark Expedition
After the purchase of the Luisiana Territory, Lewis and Clark start their expedition of the the vast territory. -
War of 1812
The newly formed United States declares war against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. -
Missouri Compromise
States would be evenly divided between free and slave. -
Trial of Tears
The Trail of Tears was a series of forced relocations of Native American nations in the United States following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 -
Texan Indepence
Texans fight against the Mexicans to gain independence. -
Mexican American War
Armed Conflict between US and Centralist Republic of Mexico. American victory, and fought in different places from US territory to Mexican Territory, Mexico City. -
Gold Rush in California
Many flood Claifornia as news of the precious material can be found. -
Compromise of 1850
Package of 5 separate bills in releasing tensions between North and South. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
Created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska. Repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820. -
Abraham Lincoln elected President
Lincoln wins the election, which makes the South secede from the Union. -
Transcontinental Railroad completed
The railroad that connects west coast to east coast has now connected the U.S. -
Reconstruction Ends
Reconstruction of the US after the Civil War ends. -
Civil War
Bloodiest war in US history begins. The fight to keep the union together and abolish slavery.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/american-civil-war-history
