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The French and Indian War took place east of the Mississippi River, for the territory for the colonies. The war was between France, Britain, and the Cherokee tribe. I chose this because it was one of the first events of 1754.
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The French and Indian war takes place east of the Mississippi River, over the territory for the colonies. The war is between France, Britain, and the Cherokee tribe. I chose this because it is the beginnings of the colonies.
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Native American hostages were shot at Fort Prince George, South Carolina. I chose this because this is one of the first events of Native American execution recorded.
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Native Americans were shot at Fort Prince George, South Carolina. I chose this because this is one of the first recorded Native American executions by Americans.
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The Stamp Act was an act of parliament against the thirteen colonies, taxing many papers, forcing them to be printed on stamped paper in London.
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The Boston Massacre takes place in an alleyway in Boston. British Army soldiers shot and killed five colonists during a riot. I chose this because this was an uproar and pushed for more people to believe the colonies should be independent.
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Paul Revere rides at midnight to Lexington to warn that the British were invading. I chose this because it is such a memorable moment from history.
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The Declaration of Independence is signed against Prince George at the Pennsylvania State House. I chose this because it is a monumental turning point in American history.
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The Declaration of independence is signed against King George at the Pennsylvania State House. I chose this because it is a crucial part of American history.
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The American Revolutionary War took place most noticeably in Yorktown, but in many different places. This was the war that marked America as independent from Britain. I chose this because this truly set us apart from Britain.
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John Hancock resigns as the governor of Massachusetts, due to failing health. I chose this because John Hancock was the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence, making him memorable.
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Benjamin Franklin dies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I chose this because Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers.
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The 11th Amendment was ratified by the Congress and affirms powers of state. This is important to let the state have power.
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The Library of Congress is founded in Washington DC. I chose this because it is important to the collection of history.
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Territory forms in the Louisiana-Missouri area, increasing the size of the colonies. I chose this because this is an expansion westward.
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The war was caused by the blockades of supplies from Napoleon Bonaparte's France and Britain. It was fought in the provinces of Ontario. I chose this because this war caused many American casualties.
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New Jersey grants the first American railroad charter to John Stevens. I chose this because railroads become of much use to America later.
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Maine is officially admitted as the 23rd state of America. I chose this because this was the biggest news of the year.
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Since no party received many electoral votes, John Adams was elected president by the House of Representatives.
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The Oregon Trail is put into place and is used by American settlers striving to go west. I chose this because it shows the huge expansion during the 1830s.
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Texas was apart of Mexico at this time, whom had laws against slavery. Settlers brought slaves anyways, and asked for the colonists to help them become independent from Mexico. I chose this because breaking away from Mexico is a huge ordeal.
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The Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania cracks after ringing on George Washington's birthday. I chose this because the Liberty Bell is very important to people of this time.
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California becomes the 31st state after the defeat of Mexico in the Mexican-American War. I chose this because this signifies the complete expansion to the west.
