United States History

  • European Migration

    European Migration
    In the Early 1600's the Europeans started migrating to the America's. They named it the "New World", During the 1600 and 1700 English started to settle along the East coast of what we know as the United States now. They settled there because of the Ocean and rivers that made it easy to travel and for goods to come in. While they were still settleling they had also needed to fight for survival. Native Americans did not make it easy for them to settle.
  • Jamestown

    Jamestown
    Jamestown was the first English settlement to be established. It was located in the state of Virginia. it was founded by John Smith and named after Kind James I of England. It is still present until this day.
  • Columbian Exchange

    Columbian Exchange
    The Coming of the Europians To America. Brought Many Kinds of food, They sent food from the United States to Europe and shipped food from Europe to America. Also Known for the diseases brought from Europe, that killed many Native Americans.
  • Resources "Books & Websites*

    Wikipedia.com and World Geography Textbook.
  • French and Indian war begins

    French and Indian war begins
    The French and Indian war was Declared by England after they wanted control of the Northeast of America. England sent troops to help out the colonists with the war. This Isn't actually a war with French and Indians, They called it like that because all of the Native Americans joined one side of the war.
  • American Revolution Begins

    American Revolution Begins
    America Declares war on England after a series of Taxes to imported nd exported goods into the United States. This forced revenue from the United States to go back to England and be Dependent on the mother country "England"
  • Declaration Of Independence

    Declaration Of Independence
    The United States declared Independence to England after a series of taxes and differences both countries had. It was it was ratified in July 4th. 1776 and written by Thomas Jefferson.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    The Articles of Confederation was the first government The United States established. After an amount of time there were some issues with the government and the people, they protested against it and The Articles of Confederation failed and was unestablished.
  • American Revolution Ends

    American Revolution Ends
    After 8 years of war between England and America. The United States sends over a treaty to England to surrender. In September 3, 1783 England Signed the Treaty and the Colonies became Independent from England and named the 13 colonies The United States Of America.
  • Constituational Convention

    Constituational Convention
    The Constituational Convention was called after the first government of The United States failed. It started on May 25th to September 17 1787. This convention was called to think about a new government for the country. Later on the Constitution was written and was Established as The United States governemnt.
  • The Lousiana Purchase

    The Lousiana Purchase
    The Lousiana Purchase was a big part of the middle west of The United States. This land was purchased by Thomas Jefferson from Napoleon Bonapart, when the French were in need of money. This purchase doubled the size of The United States.
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act
    The Indian removal Act was passed by Andrew Jackson, The 7th president of The United States. This Act stated that All Native Americans must leave their homes and move westward so the "Americans" can settle in that land they were living on.
  • US and Mexican War

    US and Mexican War
    After series of problems between The United States and Mexico. America declared war on Mexico. They fought and fouight until the Mexicans surrendered and gave up the land they owned to The United States. It lasted from 1846-1848.
  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    The Civil War of The United states started after President Abraham Lincoln became the president, and the Southern states Seceded from the Nation. After Abraham Lincoln passed a law to Abolish slavery. The southern states seceded because slaves worked for them it was more cheaper and profited them more; It was their Economy.
  • Civil War Ends

    Civil War Ends
    The Civil war Ended after the Southern States gave up and surrendered to The Northern States due to Economic crisis and casualities. After the War the Northern states decided to re-build the cities of the south and forced the Southerners to accept the Law to Abolish Slavery passed by President Abraham Lincoln.
  • World War II Begins

    World War II Begins
    World War II Began after a fleet sent by Adolf Hitler from Germany Invaded Poland. Then it spread all over Eroupe, this German invasion over Europe was set to Establish a bigger and stronger German Empire; Ruled by Hitler.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    Pearl Harbor was a fleet of ships that were going to help out in the war. But it was surprisely bombed by Japenese bombers in the coast of Hawaii, during World War II. This forced The United States to declare war on Japan.
  • Atomic Bomb Attack "Little Boy"

    Atomic Bomb Attack "Little Boy"
    After the United States had been working on Nuclear bombs they warned the Japenese to surrender before of an Atomic bomb attack; but the Japenese ignored this warning and did not surrender. "Little Boy" was Dropped in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. By a United States airplane bomber.
  • Atomic Bomb Attack "Fat Man"

    Atomic Bomb Attack "Fat Man"
    After the attack on the city of Hiroshima, and the United States saw Japan did not surrender. The United States dropped "Fat Man" in the city of Nagasaki, Japan. After this attack the Japenese surrendered.
  • World War II Ends

    World War II Ends
    World War was over after Japan surrendered to America due to the Atomic bomb attacks. Later on it oficcially ended when Adolf Hitler comitted suicide and the Germans finally surrendered and The United States invaded Germany along with other allied countries.
  • Cold War Begins

    Cold War Begins
    The Cold War was set off by the Soviet Union or Russia after Economic disagreements with Russia and The United States. Another problem that also lead to the war was the Power over Nuclear Weapons; between the United States and Russia.
  • John F. Kennedy Assasination

    John F. Kennedy Assasination
    John F. Kennedie's assasination was in Dallas, Texas. This happened during his political trip in Texas over democratic party between liberals. He was the 35th President of The United States.
  • Cold War Ends

    Cold War Ends
    After a Series of battles it was the First war where The United States Lost. But after arguments and decisions both Nations came to an agreement and ended the war.
  • World Trade Center

    World Trade Center
    In September 11th, The United States was attacked by terrorists. They over took Airplanes and Crashed them at the World Trade Center in New York city. This not only impacted the Nation but Also the Nation's Economy
  • Iraq War

    Iraq War
    This war was declared by George H. W Bush due to the Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York City. This war is also cause by the communist government that is currently ruling this country. The united States want to make it a Democratic government and free the Iraqui population. And is Still Present until this Day.
  • Barack Obama

    Barack Obama
    Barack Obama democrat from the state of Illinois, became the 44th president of The United States. He Is also the first African American president of The United States of America.