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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus discovers the New World
Columbus 'discovers' a new way to get to India, but really discovers the Bahamas and ultimately opens passage for Europeans to the New World. -
Mar 1, 1519
Cortez Conquers the Aztecs
Cortez lands in Mexico, and systematically brings down the Aztec Empire. -
The Establishment of Jamestown
English settlers establish a settlement on the shores of Virginia, called Jamestown. This is the first permanent settlement in the American colony. -
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Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was a reason and intellectual movement in the 19th century. It influenced James Madison in his development of the Bill of Rights. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nethaniel Bacon leads a rebellion in Virginia, ultimately removing the governor from office. -
Salem Witch Trials
Those suspected of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts were put to trial and eventually some were put to death. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fired on unarmed civilians in Boston, causing an uproar amongst colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans dressed as Native Americans dumped three ships of tea into Boston Harbor in defiance of the British government. -
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War of Independence
War broke out in the American colony, in an American effort to seperate itself from British rule. -
Declaration of Independence
The United States of America declared itself a seperate entity from the British government. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last decisive land battle of the American Revolutionary War. -
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Whiskey Rebellion
Those living in the west began a rebellion against the Whiskey tax. -
Bill of Rights
Written by James Madison, effectively gave citizens their basic rights. -
Emergence of Interchangeable Parts
Interchangeable parts proved as the precursor to sound production in the Industrial Revolution. -
Western Expansion
Americans began to travel west to pursue land and other opportunities. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States bought a large track of land out west from France. -
Emergence of the Industrial Revolution
A major event in time that transitioned the farm oriented living to urbanized, factory living. -
Emergence of Factories
Factories began to show in light of the Industrial Revolution. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson leads a force against the invading British, winning a spectacular final battle of the War of 1812. -
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Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States fueled an economic boom after the War of 1812. -
Emergence of the Canal System
Canals began to emerge as a major transportation method. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine forbade foreign countries from settling in the Americas. -
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Trail of Tears
Native Americans were systematically moved and relocated away from US interests. -
Emergence of the Telegraph
The telegraph comes into light, bringing about great ease in communications for those in the US. -
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American Civil War
The American Civil War began, resulting in the abolishment of slavery and the unification of the United States. -
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Reconstruction Era
The period of rebuilding the American South after the American Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Effectively dissolved slavery, freeing all enslaved individuals by the Union. -
Battle of Gettysburg
A battle in the American Civil War, the only offensive move by the Confederacy and the bloodiest battle of the war. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln was assassinated, resulting in an uproar amongst those in the union a few days before the end of the American Civil War.
