1776-1860

By Hayleeallison_1
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    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

    1781, Siege of Yorktown

    The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War, leading to British Surrender.m
  • 1787, U.S. Constitution

    1787, U.S. Constitution

    The constitutional convention drafted the United States Constitution, which was later ratified in 1788.
  • 1789, French Revolution

    1789, French Revolution

    The French Revolution began with the storming of the bastille on July 14.
  • 1803, Louisiana purchase

    1803, Louisiana purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase is when the united states purchased Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the nation.
  • 1812-1815, War of 1812

    1812-1815, War of 1812

    A conflict between the United States and Britain, often considered the second war for American independence.
  • 1820, Missouri Compromise

    1820, Missouri Compromise

    Legislation passed to maintain the balance of power between slave and free states.
  • 1848, Seneca Falls convention

    1848, Seneca Falls convention

    The 1st women right's convention in the US marking the beginning of the women;s suffrage movement.
  • 1850, passage of compromise

    1850, passage of compromise

    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

    1860, Election of Abrahamn Lincoln

    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.