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Outbreak of the French and Indian War-fought over conflict for control of the Ohio River Valley
This was fought between France and Britain. This was important because it provided Britain with what would be a large territorial gain. This would later become U.S. land. I chose this event because I live near this area. -
Boston Massacre- British shooting on American colonists
The colonists were in protest when British soldiers opened fire in Boston, Massachusetts.This is important because it showed the colonists that they needed to become free. I picked this event because I think it is interesting and should have never happened. -
Boston Tea Party-demonstration by colonists against the British tax on tea
The colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts. This is important because it started a revolution. I picked this event because it important to the success of becoming an independent nation. -
Congress adopted Articles of Confederation-first national laws of the new country
Congress met and adopted the articles at the Second Continental Congress. This is important because it was the first laws of the new country. I chose this event because i like learning about the foundation of our early nation. -
Declaration of Independence-declare independence from Great Britain
The 13 colonies declare independence from Britain in America. This is important because it is when we finally stood up to British rule and announced our freedom. I chose this event because it made our country what it is today. -
U.S. Capital-moved from Pennsylvania to Washington D.C.
The American government moved the capital. This is important because this is where the capital of the U.S. is today. I picked this event because i think it is interesting and important for everyone to know. -
Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated-becomes the 3rd President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 3rd President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it. -
Lewis and Clark-set out on expedition to explore the West
Lewis and Clark begin a long journey full of discoveries. They left from St. Louis, Mo. This was important in discovering new things about what would become the Western U.S. I picked this event because i like exploration. -
James Madison is inaugurated-becomes the 4th President of the United States
James Madison becomes the president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 4th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it. -
War of 1812 begins-fought with Britain over interference American shipping and westward expansion.
The war was fought between the Americans and the British (and their respective allies). This war was fought on American soil and is very important because it settled more disputes between the British and Americans over trade and taxes. I chose this event because I like to learn about different wartime events in history. -
Missouri Compromise-Maine is admitted as a free state so that Missouri can be admitted as a slave state.
This event included parts of lands obtained in the Louisiana Purchase and was dealt with by the Nation's government. This is important because it balanced the number of slave states and free states. I chose this event because it is interesting and important for the Nation's development in history. -
John Quincy Adams is inaugurated-becomes the 6th President of the United States
John Quincy Adams becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 6th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it. -
George Washington is inaugurated-becomes the 1st President of the United States
George Washington becomes president. He was inaugurated in Federal Hall in New York City. This is important because he was the first President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it. -
Construction begins on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad-first public railroad in the United States
This is the first common carrier and oldest railroad in the United States. Construction started on this date and the first section opened in 1830. I chose this event because I am interested in the railroad because my great grandfather and grandfather worked for the railroad. -
Indian Removal Act-President Jackson signs the act which forces removal of Native Amercans
The Indian Removal Act allowed for exchange of lands and forced the removal of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi River. This event is important because it greatly changed the landscape of culture in the United States. I chose this event because I have Native American ancestry. -
Battle of the Alamo-Texan defenders are killed during the seige.
The Mexican Army attacks the Alamo. The 13 day battle is important because it was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. I chose this event because I like learning about battles and it leads to one of my next timeline events. -
Texas declares independence-becomes independent from Mexico
People in Texas win independence from Mexico. This is important because Texas could become a part of the U.S. I picked this event because Texas is very interesting. -
William Henry Harrison is inaugurated-becomes the 9th President of the United States
William Henry Harrison becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. He dies a month after his inauguration and is succeeded by his Vice President, John Tyler. I picked this event because I thought it was interesting that he had such a short term due to his untimely death. -
Gold is discovered-start of the Gold Rush
Workers at Sutter's Mill in California find gold. This is important because it was the first time anyone found gold in America. I picked this event because i am interested in discoveries. -
Zachary Taylor is inaugurated-becomes the 12th President of the United States
Zachary Taylor becomes president. He is inaugurated in D.C. This is important because he was the only 12th President of the United States. I picked this event because I think that everyone should know about it.
