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The Townshend Acts
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Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a large scale conflict that occurred on multiple continents. The conflict began with the French and Indian War in North America, but eventually made its way to Europe, where the majority of Europe began fighting. The war was fought over a number of things. It focused heavliy on political and world power. The war eventually ended with the Treaty of Paris and the Treaty of Hubertusburg in 1763. -
The Currency Act
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The Sugar Act
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Invention of steam engine
The Boulton and Watt steam engine was the first designed steam engine. It was invented by James Watt and Matthew Boulton. This invention is credited to initiating the industrial revolution. -
The Stamp Act
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The Declaratory Act
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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against England and their "unjust" taxation. At this event, America colonizers stormed British ships and dumped their tea overboard. The action took place at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston. -
American Declaration of Independance
The American colonies declared their independence from England in a document drafted at a Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following this declaration, the thirteen colonies of America considered themselves the United States of America (an independent country). -
George Washington crosses the Delaware River
George Washington crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War, heading towards opposing forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This event is famous because of a painting that is supposed to illustrate the event. -
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Publication of the Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were a collection of dozens of articles written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. These letters were written and published over a span of two years. They were intended to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution. -
Ratification of the Constitution
After months of discussion and voting, the U.S. Constitution was eventually offered for state approval. When enough states had voted in favor of the Constitution, it was ratified. At that point, it was the new "law of the land." -
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George Washington's presidential term
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The Alien Act
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The Sedition Act
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Congress approved the Bank of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton suggested a Bank system for the United States. On this date, Congress approved a twenty-year charter for the Bank of America. This allowed Hamilton to establish the first national bank (which would help with the national currency, the economic stability, trade, business, tax, etc.). -
Ratification of the Bill of Rights
On this date, the Bill of Rights was approved and added to the U.S. Constitution. Much like the Constitution, the Bill of Rights was voted on by the individual states after going through Congress. -
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John Adams' presidential term
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National Thanksgiving Day proclamation
On Thursday November 26, 1798, Abraham Lincoln, the current president of the United States of America, declared a nation day of Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving). This day was designed to be a day of being thankful and praying.