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Slavery in Jamestown
Slaves first brought to America and sold as servants. -
US Independence
Colonies separate from Britain. -
British Industrial Revolution
Britain transforms culturally and technologically, sparking the industrial era. -
Banning Slave Trade
Slave trade becomes illegal in the US. -
Monroe Doctrine
America removes European influence in American affairs. -
City of Chicago Founded
350 people found the city of Chicago -
Work Hour Limits
Britain limits the amount of hours women and children can work to ten hours. -
California Gold Rush
People rush to California in search of gold. -
Los Angeles becomes a city
Los Angles becomes nationally recognized as a city. -
Trans-Atlantic Communication
First trans-atlantic cable is fully constructed. -
End of Slavery
13th amendment prohibits slavery in the United States.
