1776-1860

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The second continental congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th of 1776. This document declared the 13 American colonies independence from British rule, marking birth of the USA.

1781, Siege of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War, leading to British Surrender.m

1787, U.S. Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

The constitutional convention drafted the United States Constitution, which was later ratified in 1788.

1789, French Revolution

Jul 14, 1789

The French Revolution began with the storming of the bastille on July 14.

1803, Louisiana purchase

Apr 30, 1803

The Louisiana Purchase is when the united states purchased Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the nation.

1812-1815, War of 1812

Jun 18, 1812

A conflict between the United States and Britain, often considered the second war for American independence.

1820, Missouri Compromise

Mar 3, 1820

Legislation passed to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states.

1848, Seneca Falls convention

Jul 19, 1848

The 1st women right's convention in the US marking the beginning of the women;s suffrage movement.

1850, passage of compromise

Jan 29, 1850

The passage of compromise was a series of legislative measures aimed to ease tensions between slave and free states following the Mexican-American War.

1860, Election of Abrahamn Lincoln

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the US, leading to the secession of southern states and the start of the civil war.