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Jamestown is created
John Smith founds the Jamestown colony in North America -
Indentured slaves
Slavery begins in America when twenty African Americans are taken to Jamestown and sold as indentured servants. -
French and Indian war
The French and Indian war breaks out between English and French colonists over territory disputes and this results in the division of land occurring how it did -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark begin their expedition into the American west, their findings help shape America into what it has become today -
The war of 1812
The war of 1812 erupts between the Americans and the British and verifies that America is a true power that demands respect, -
Women’s sufferage
Elisabeth candy argues for women’s suffrage -
The confederacy
The succeeded states create the confederacy which kickstarts the civil war -
Emancipation proclamation
Slaves are considered property due to the Dred Scott case and Abraham Lincolns emancipation proclamation gives him the right to seize southern property which allows him to free slaves -
Civil war ends
The civil war ends with general Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox and the country is once again united and strong -
Post war
Congress ratifies the 13th amendment which prohibits slavery allowing for all Americans to be free but this does not please everybody. John Wilkes booth is upset at the outcome and his plan to kidnap Lincoln turns into a successful assassination attempt.
