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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
This is the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which was the day the American Colonists broke away from British Rule creating a unity to fight King George III and his Army. Importance: It was the birth of America and it led to the creation of where we are now. -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
The Articles of Confederation was an official document establishing the United States Government for the time being just until the American Revolution ended. Importance: Kept America strong enough though the American Revolution -
Battle of Yorktown (Cornwallis Surrenders)
The Battle of Yorktown was one of the last Major Battles of the American Revolution in which the Continental Army and the French Fleet surrounded Lord Cornwallis and his men, forcing them to surrender. Importance: The Colonists had won the American Revolution. They are now free and independent. -
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Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising that took place after the American Revolution lead by Daniel Shays during post-war economic depression. Importance: It showed how weak the American Government was, so the Articles of Confederation had to be replaced. -
United States Constitution ratified
The United States Constitution was ratified to replace the Articles of Confederation to make a stronger central government with more direct legislation. Importance: Included the Bill of Rights, which made most of the people happy to have their freedom. -
George Washington's Inauguration
George Washington is sworn in as the first president of the United States. Importance: A very inspirational leader and hero of the American Revolution has first dutys to create traditions we still have today. -
Cotton Gin Invented
Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin that cleaned more lint than any other machine in the world Importance: It became a huge success in growing cotton in the south which made it more better quality. -
Sedition Acts Passed
Laws that stated that if you used libel or slander to stir any trouble for the United States, you will be charged by the United States Government Importance: People start to realize that even though America is free, there are still rules to live by. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought the United States 828,000 square miles in the midwest of America from France. Importance: Gave the United States more "elbow room". It also inspired exploration to the west. -
Burr-Hamilton Duel
Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton in a duel because of different views of how the nation should run. Importance: Changed course of history to Hamilton being more involved into politics -
Clermont
The very first successful steamboat created by Robert Fulton. Imprtance: Major step in Industrial Revolution to help transport goods from one place to another quicker. -
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War of 1812
Americas war on Britian for strict trading restrictions and the ongoing war on France. Importance: Once America won, it showed true dominance as being one of the most powerful nations in the world. -
Missouri Compromise
Compromise between the north and the south admitting Missouri as a slave state, but setting line boundry that slave states except Missouri couldn't be north of. Importance: Kept South from expanding the slave states to the north before the Civil War started. -
Monroe Doctrine
United States Policy by the United States warning Europe that their means of colonizing land in North and South America was an act of aggression towards the states. Importance: The doctrine was largely disregarded due to the fact that the U.S. Army wasn't completely stable at the moment. -
Erie Canal Completed
Erie Canal route that made shipping items and transportation so much easier within the states. Importance: Saved lots of time and money for transportation -
Bessemer Process invented
The Bessemer Process was invented to produce mass amounts of steal for the industry. Importance: The creation of skyscrapers became extremely faster than what it was before. -
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Trail of Tears
Indian relocation from the deep south to Oklahoma. Importance: Lots of harsh conditions in movement and lots of Indians died because of it. -
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Nat Turners Rebellion
Slave Rebellion in Virginia where a bunch of black slaves killed about 60 white people. Importance: The slaves weregetting tired of being treated like animals. They are just as equal as whites. -
America becomes Debt Free (for the moment)
On January 8, the United States debt was reduced to $0.00 Importance: Goes to show how America was then compared to what it is now. -
Telegraph invented
Samuel Morse invented the telegraph, which transmits longs messages without physical exchange. Importance: Improved communication throughout the United States by making it faster. -
Panic of 1837
An economic financial crisis in the United States that was built on a speculative fever. Importance: The second bank of America failed because of the bank notes they were giving out that had no value, so people are struggling. -
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Mexican-American War
Armed conflict between the United States and Mexico for the annexation of Texas. Importance: America would retrieve a lot of its oil from Texas in later years -
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California Gold Rush
Idea that there was massives amount of Gold in California, causing people to flock to the state. Importance: Attracted different ethnic groups to California, which is why it is so diverse today. -
Elisha Otis invents Elevator safety brake
This was an emergency brake created by Otis to help elevators stop when they become a hazard Importance: It made skyscrapers possible in the city. -
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American Civil War
War on econmics between the North and South states caused by sectionalism and the difference between the two styles of living. Importance: The North won, which completely changed the approach of how the nation would run. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln officially announced that all black men that lived in the north were free. Importance: All the black slaves in the south started migrating to the north -
Abraham Lincoln Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre during his presidency. Importance: Brought great devastation to the states as they may have lost one of the best presidents in the world. -
Andrew Johnson impeached
Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, was impeached due to undermining Congressional Policy Importance: Grant becomes new president. -
15th Amendment passed
Gave blacks the full right to vote in the United States. Importance: First major step for blacks to get the freedom they want. -
Alexander Graham Bell invents telephone
Alexander Graham Bell is credited for inventing the very first successful telephone. Importance: Communication will improve and become faster, creating industrial success.
