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Oct 12, 1492
Re-discovery of the Americas
Christopher Columbus found the Americas whilst searching for a faster way to travel by ship to the indies. -
The Settling of Jamestown
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French-Indian War
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Boston Tea Party
The "Sons of Liberty" protest the shipping tax placed by England by dumping 1,000,000$ worth of tea in today's money. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
British and American tension came to a culmination when the British sent over troops, to which a battle rung out in both Lexington and Concord. -
The Declaration of Independence
America declares its independence from England. -
The Battle of Yorktown
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Constitutional Convention
A convention takes place in which the American government system is created. -
The Invention of the Cotton Gin
A machine that can separate cotton is invented which revolutionizes the cotton industry and makes it much more profitable, incentivizing slavery. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
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The Louisiana Purchase
The American Government purchases the Louisiana territory from France, gaining much-needed rivers and New Orleans which proved to be one of the most influential and useful city in American history. -
The War of 1812
After being provoked by the US Britain goes to war with the US and overtakes the capitol, but is defeated. -
The Missouri Compromise
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Andrew Jacksons Election
Andrew Jackson is elected -
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The Trail of Tears
Andrew Jackson displaces tens of thousands of Indians after multiple attacks. -
The Panic of 1837
Attempting to follow in Jefferson's shoes, Andrew Jackson gets rid of the federal bank which causes financial collapse throughout America. -
The Invention of the Telegraph
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The Mexican-American War
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The Compromise of 1850
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The Firing on Sumter
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The Emancipation Proclamation
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The Organization of Standard Oil Trust
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The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments Passed
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The Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
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Lincolns Assassination
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Andrew Johnsons Impeachment
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Telephone Invented
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Electric Light Invented
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The Pullman and Homestead Strikes
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The Spanish-American War
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Theodore Roosevelt Elected
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Airplane Invented