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1600's
1600-1699 -
Jamestown Founded
Jamestown is founded. -
Government Established in Jamestown and First Families and Slaves
The government establishes Jamestown. The first families go there and bring their slaves and belongings. -
Pilgrims Land at Plymouth Rock
The pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock after a tortuous 66 day voyage. -
Puritans come to Massachusetts Along with Many Others
Hosts of people come and settle Massachusetts. -
Anne Hutchinson is Banished and Founds Rhode Island
Anne Hutchinson had a dream which she believed was a revelation. She confronted her religious leaders about it, but they banish her, believing she is possessed by the devil. Lots of others who believed she was right followed her and eventually they founded Rhode Island. -
King William's War
The french and the english (along with their Native American allies) fight brutally in what was called "King William's War." -
Salem Witch Trial
A few girls are accused of witchcraft and are burned to death. This creates a mass paranoia and many are killed. -
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1700's
1700-1799 -
French Indian War
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The Stamp Act
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Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
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The Beginning of the Revolutionary War (the Battle of Lexington and Concord))
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The Declaration of Independence Signed
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The US Constitution Signed
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1800's
1800-1899 -
Luoisiana Purchase
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The War of 1812 with Great Britain
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Mass Escapade Through Underground Railroad
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Samuel Morse Sends First Telegraph
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Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln elected president. -
South Carolina Secedes
South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the U.S.A. -
The Confederation is Formed
All of the southern states decide they are a different nation, called the 'Confederate States of America.' Their president is Jefferson Davis. -
The Civil War Begins
The growing hostilities finally overflow, when Confederate troops come and wipe out Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter was a major base for the northern states. -
Lincoln Issues the Emanicipation Proclamation
President Lincoln frees all slaves in the northern states with the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Battle of Gettysburg
During the Battle of Gettysburg, the north finally takes the lead! -
The Civil War Ends
After a good 4 years of war, the Confederate States finally surrender. -
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1900's
1900-1999 -
Model T Built By Ford
The Model T is built by Henry Ford. -
The Great Depression
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Pearl Harbor
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The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
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Civil Rights Movement
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First Man on the Moon
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Cold War Ends
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2000's
2000-2024 -
9/11
Terrorists hijacked four airplanes. Two were flown into the Twin Towers, one was flown into the Pentagon, and the other was aimed toward the white house, but the plane was retaken and crashed into rural Pennsylvania. -
Gulf War II
Afghanistan is the longest war in American history, lasting from 2001-2022. We also got involved in Iraq (2003-2011). -
Hurricane Katrina
One of the most costly disasters in the world, causing 125 billion dollars. 1,245 people died. -
Social Media
Social media is invented. -
Osama bin Laden Killed
Osama bin Laden is killed. -
My B-Day!!!!!
My Birthday!!!!! -
Covid-19
You probably know ALL about it.