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5000 BCE
Beginning of native civilization in North America
Without the start of civilization, there would be no civilization now. -
1517
Martin Luther starts the Reformation
With the nailing of the 95 theses on the door of that church, Martin Luther began the Reformation, which leads to a domino effect of changes around Europe. He revolutionized the church, and without him, we wouldn't have Reformed churches. -
1517
Martin Luther starts the Reformation
Without Martin Luther nailing those 95 theses on the door of that church so long ago, we wouldn't have Reformed churches- we would be stuck with Catholic churches and the Church of England. Because of Luther, a domino effect of very important things happened all across Europe, just because of that one piece of paper on that door. Thanks, Martin. -
America starts being colonized
John Smith first came to America from Britain with a few colonists ready to start a new chapter in Britain's history. What he didn't know was how much would change across the world just by him settling in Jamestown. -
Slavery Begins in America
The first Africans are taken to Jamestown to be sold as indentured servants. This marks the beginning of the horrible institution that caused so much pain in this country for hundreds of years to come. -
The United Kingdom of Great Britain is formed
Great Britain is formed and joins England, Scotland, and Wales. -
The French and Indian War begins
This is the first war in North America between France and Britain, over what land belongs to who. This is monumental because whoever wins the war is who will control the New World. -
The First Continental Congress Takes Place
This is important because this is the first time some sort of Independency is forming among the colonies. -
Revolutionary War Begins
The colonies declare war because they are fed up with the king's ridiculous taxes, and they want to be heard. -
The Constitution is adopted
The colonies have won the war, and are now trying to decide what to do with their freedom. They form one beautiful nation, and with the adoption of the Constitution, our wonderful country was born. -
The Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain
With the Industrial Revolution comes brilliant innovation and invention in Great Britain. From this comes such technologies like the sewing machine and the steam engine. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. buys the Louisiana Territory for $15,000,000, and doubles the size of its land. -
The War of 1812 Begins
This war was quite a war. It basically happened because the U.S. wanted to expand its territory, but Britain wouldn't let it. -
Andrew Jackson Is Elected
With Jackson's election comes an interesting time in America's history. He is a powerful president, and goes down as one of America's greatest. -
Slavery Is Outlawed in Britain
With the end of slavery in Britain comes a new beginning in Britain. However, this is a small start in the war against slavery, for it won't be until years later that America follows its lead and also ends slavery. -
Texas Secedes from Mexico
Texas secedes from Mexico to join the states, adding even more land to America and also bringing the wonderful state we have today. -
The Opium War Begins
The Opium War begins between the British and the Chinese. This war was devastating and was all about some drugs. -
The Start of the Mexican-American War
President John Tyler authorizes the annexation of Texas, starting this horrible war. -
Fugitive Slave Act
Congress passes this act, and with it comes horrible things for our country. -
Crimean War Begins
The Crimean War begins, involving Russia against an alliance of France, the United Kingdom, and the Ottoman Empire. This will forever set Russia apart from the other three, and we will later see this separation in the World Wars. -
Bleeding Kansas
Violence breaks out between abolitionists and proslavery Americans in the Kansas-Nebraska Territory. This horrible fight will mark the start of segregation and hate that unfortunately lasts until the late 1960s. -
The Dred Scott Case
In the Dred Scott Case, the supreme court upholds slaveholders' rights. This is a horrible lose for abolitionists. -
The Suez Canal
Work begins on this canal that linked the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, making traveling by sea a whole lot easier. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Lincoln is elected, marking the start of the presidency of one of the greatest men America has ever known. -
Attack on Fort Sumter
After the Confederacy formed, it was only a matter of time until the tension between the two new countries turned into all out war. The war begins when the first shots are fired at Fort Sumter. -
13th Amendment is Ratified
The war is over, and the U.S. is whole again. It ended with Lee's surrender in Virginia. The 13th Amendment is ratified, marking an end to slavery in America, although it will continue to present problems for a while to come. The South is bitter over their loss that could have been a win, and a group of bitter men plot to kidnap political leaders like Lincoln, but instead the tragic assassination of Lincoln comes about.
