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Jan 1, 1095
Crusades begin the end of feudalism.
By year 1290 feudalism has ended and now you see the form of a nation state. -
Nov 1, 1095
Pope calls on christians to help free the Holy Land around Jerusalem.
These people didn't accept thechristian religion so under their kings they went to fight the Moslems in the Holy Land. -
Jan 1, 1474
King Ferdinand of Aragon marry's Queen Isabella of Castile.
They united their kingdoms and conquered the smaller kingdoms around them. -
Jan 1, 1483
France becomes one of the strongest country's in Europe.
After the French and English wars with kings, they found themselves united under the leadership of one king and one government. -
Jan 1, 1492
Great Nations
Spain, Portugal, France, and England have become great nations and were ready to expand their trade and power. -
Aug 1, 1492
Columbus' Journey to America begins.
His voyage was possible because of the Europeans way of acquiring money and the knowledge to make such a trip. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus took possession of San Salvador in the Bahamas for Spain.
This island is now Watlings island. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus arrives to the Bahama Islands.
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Jan 1, 1497
Portugal opens direct trade with the East.
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese captain, sailed around the Cape of Good Hope to India and returned to Portugal with cargo of valuable goods. Portugal was the first to open direct trade with the East. -
Jan 1, 1497
Cabot sails along shores of Canada and Newfoundland
The land was claimed for the English. -
Jan 1, 1513
Ponce de Leon Explores Florida
He led the first expadition to Florida. He was one associated with the Fountain of Youth (which is told to be in Florida). -
Jan 1, 1513
Balboa Discovers Pacific Ocean
Less than a year later Ferdinand Magellen completed the first voyage around the world. -
Jan 1, 1513
Spain's Empire is Spreading in America
They extended from the tip of South America northward to California and from California eastward towards Florida. -
Jan 1, 1542
French claims began with Verrazano
Claims that North America began with the entrance of Verrazano into the New York harbor. -
England Claims most of America
England claimed most of North America. Spain and France also claimed large portions of the same territory. -
First Permanent Colony in America.
The colonists established the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown. -
Englanders on their way to the U.S.
Over a thousand settlers left England on there way to Massachusetts. -
England Takes Colonies from the Dutch
The Dutch originally settled in New York but took control of Delaware from Sweden. The English captured these territories in 1664 and established their own colonies in New York and Delaware. -
England and French at war again.
Went with small army to tell French to leave and ended up being forced to surrender. The whole western frontier broke out in war. -
The Proclamation of 1763
In the fall of 1763 the Proclmation of 1763 was signed and put into play. -
Treaty of Paris of 1763
The French lost all their empire in America. -
The Boston Massacre.
Some colonial mobster were fired up by some English soldiers. 5 colonist were killed that day, which formed the Boston Massacre. -
The Declaration of Independance
A committee headed by Thomas Jefferson was appointed to write the declaration of Independance. -
The land ordinance of 1785
Provided for the survey and sale of the land in the Northwest territory. -
The Second Meeting
A convention of representatives was called to meet in Philidelphia in 1787 to consider ways to amend or revise the Articles of Confederation. During these secret meeting, there was a new Constitution was written by delegates. -
Operation of Constitution Begins
George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton were among the new nations leaders. -
George Washington takesoath into office
George Washington takes the oath to office, and at the same time John Adams became vice-president. -
French Revolution
French otherthrew their king due to some events in Europe that affected some leaders. -
Louisiana Purchase
France sold all of Louisiana to Livingston for 15 million. -
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The War of 1812
America declares war on Britian due to trade interferance and the impressment of the U.S. citizens. -
Missouri Compromise
Henry Clay divided free states and slave states to an even fraction on the 36 degrees, 30 feet. -
Monroe Doctrine
Not allowing European colonies to settle anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. -
Election of 1824
On the date of February 9, 1825 John Quincy Adams was elected president. He had 84 electorial votes and 115,696 popular votes. -
Trail of Tears
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 ordered the removal of all Native-Americans out of the country and into Indian territory. -
Battle of the Alamo
Mexican troops launched an assult on the Alamo Mission in San Antonio de Baxar. -
Publishing of "The Slave States of America"
A book about the good and bad of slaves. Was originally published in 1842. -
Annexation of Texas
Texas won independance from Mexico, and then Taxas ambassador proposed an annexation proposal, which was denied by the U.S. This flamed war, and Texas was later given to the states and the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for taking almost half of their country. -
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" is Published
She wrote this story to respond to the 1850 passage of the Second Slave Act. She was living in the area of Brunswick, Maine. -
Dred Scott Decision
This was a case dealing with if people of African decent can or could ever become U.S. citizens. -
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Lincoln Douglas Debates
A series of seven debates in 1859 to decide weather Lincoln or Douglas get the seat in the U.S. senate. -
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Battle of Ft. Sumter
South Carolina secessed out of the Union and soon after, six more states did the same. This soon began a huge battle at Ft. Sumter -
Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The freeing of all slaves in the Confederate states. This all began about a year earlier, but Lincoln signed it and put it to business on January 1, 1863. -
Gettysburg Address
President Lincolns most famous speech. It was to the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetary in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. -
Appomattox Courthouse
The final engagment in Virginia. John Broun Gordon’s corps and Fitzhugh Lee’s cavalry formed line of battle at Appomattox Court House. Robert E. Lee was determined to make one last attempt at escaping the closing Union by getting to his supplies in Lynchburg.
