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Section 1: 1st Date
1607 Jamestown was founded. Jamestown was America's first permanent settlement. (Draw man with a flag) -
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1619
Three things happened on this date:
1. The first legislative government was established
2. The first slaves arrived in America
3. The first families arrived in Jamestown
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1620
Pilgrims land on Plymouth rock, also the first colony to be based on religious principals (Draw Plymouth Rock) -
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1630
Puritans came to Massachusetts, and the first large wave of immigrants came to America, bringing a unique perspective on life. -
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1638
Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts for her religious views.
She then founded Rhode Island. -
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Date #6
1688
King William’s War
This was the beginning of the hostilities between the Native Americans, the Colonists, the British, and the French -
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Date #7
1692
Salem Witch Trials
Shows that America is susceptible to mass hysteria -
Section 2: 1st Date
1754- The French and Indian War
(a.k.a. The 7 Years War) War between French and British with Native tribes on both sides. Fought over land and trade that would result in France losing land and English in serious debt. -
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1765
The Stamp Act
Americans were taxed for stamps without being able to vote, American's were being forced to pay taxes when they couldn't even get a say in their government. This made the Americans angry. This made the America's leave Great Britain. -
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March 5th 1770
The Boston Massacre, now there is tension between the colonies and British became violent. -
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Dec 16th, 1773
The Boston Tea Party
Americans were so upset by the Tea Act of 1773 that they destroyed a ship-load of tea because they were angry. -
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Date 5# 1775
1775 – April 19th
“The Shot Heard Round the World”
Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The Revolutionary War begins. -
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Date #6 -1776
1776 – July 4th
The Declaration of Independence signed
The 13 Colonies officially said “We’re not British anymore!” -
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Date #7
1787
The US Constitution signed
The United States create their own form of government -
Section 3: 1st Date
1803 Louisiana Purchase
The President Thomas Jefferson authorizes purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France and almost doubles the size of the United States! -
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War of 1812 with Great Britain
War between Britain and America lasting for 2 and a half years over trade and naval restrictions. Fun Fact they fought on the sea. -
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1830 Underground Railroad established
A network of secret routes and safe houses to help slaves escape to freedom in the North. -
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1844 Samuel Morse sends first telegraph message!
This changes the face of communication for the entire world and allows an information to spread a lot more quickly and easily than ever before. -
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1860 Abraham Lincoln elected President
Shortly after his election, the confederate states secede from the Union, starting the civil war. -
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1863, July 1-3rd Battle of the Gettysburg
Largest Civil War Battles and turning point of the war, leading to a Union Victory. -
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1865, April 14- Lincoln assassinated
Lincoln was assassinated 5 days after the surrender of Robert. E Lee (after the civil war ended) -
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