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The French and Indian War Starts
A war in which British America fights New France. -
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American History
Events from 1754 to 1877 -
Ben Franklin Publishes America's First Political Cartoon
Ben Franklin publishes "Join or Die" in his newspaper. -
Stamp Act
Britain imposed the stamp act on English Colonies in America that increased their taxes, as well as making sure paper products must be from England. -
Boston Tea Party
Many people destroy shipments of British tea in protest of taxation. -
The start of the Revolutionary War
The United States starts a war against Britain for independence. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence is signed. -
US Territorial Expansion
The U.S. started expanding its territory. -
Shay’s Rebellion
Daniel Shay, a farmer and former soldier in the War for Independence, led a group of 1,100 farmers in a protest. -
Constitution is Signed
The U.S. Constitution is signed. -
Washington is first President
Washington is chosen to be President of the United States -
Louisiana Purchase
A ton of land is purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Ohio Becomes a State
Ohio is officially recognized as a state. -
The War of 1812
Britain attempts to invade the United States. -
The Star Spangled Banner Written
Francis Scott Key writes "The Star Spangled Banner." -
James Monroe Elected as U.S. President
James Monroe is elected into office. -
Webster–Ashburton Treaty Signed
The Webster–Ashburton Treaty was signed on this day. -
Florida Becomes a State
Florida becomes the 27th state. -
The Civil War
The North and the South go to war over slavery. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln frees the slaves with this proclamation. -
End of the Reconstruction Era
The Reconstruction Era comes to an end.
