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The French & Indian war
Who- France & Britain colonists & Indian allies
What-The French & Indian War, was fought to decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America.
When- Jan 1, 1754
Where- North America
Why- I chose this event because it changed who had power in North America forever.
How- This event is important because it gave the British a lots of war debt that will raise taxes. -
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American History Timeline 1754-1877
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Boston Massacre
Who- Patriots & British soldiers
What- The Boston Massacre, was when British troops murdered 5 colonists.
When- March 5, 1770
Where- Boston
Why- I chose this event because it change the world in huge ways because of its result.
How- This event is important because it started the Revolutionary war. -
The Boston tea party
Who- American colonists and Great Britain
What- The Boston tea party, a political protest against the British.
When- December 16, 1773
Where- Boston Harbor, Boston, MA
Why- I chose this event because Americans showed they weren’t going to put up with the actions the British were taking.
How- This event is important because it was one of the first and biggest protests against the British. -
Deceleration of Independence
Who- There were 56 signers of this document such as John Hancock’s, John Adams, & Thomas Jefferson
What- The declaration of independence was an official act taken by the 13 colonies in declaring independence from Great Britain.
When- July 4, 1776
Where- Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Why- It expresses the natural rights that we all have today.
How- Provided us with natural rights & consent of the governed. It created the strongest nation that stands today -
Articles of Confederation
Who- John Dickinson wrote the Articles of Confederation
What- Articles of Confederation, the original constitution of the U.S.
When- November 15, 1777
Where- National Archives
Why- I chose this event because our world would not be the same today without it.
How- This event is important because it was an agreement among the 13 colonies to fight the Revolution & establish some limited federal power. -
Treaty of Paris
Who- Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, and Great Britain
What- Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty that formally recognized American Independence.
When- September 3, 1784
Where- Paris, France
Why- I chose this event because this event formally ended the war.
How- This event put an official end to Revolutionary War. -
Shay's rebellion
Who- A group of protestors, led by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shay.
What- Shays’ Rebellion, was a series of violent attacks on government properties.
When- August 31, 1786- June 1787
Where- Massachusetts
Why- I chose this event because they stood up for what they wanted & believed in.
How-This is important because it was one of the major facts that led to the writing of the new constitution. -
First U.S. President
Who- George Washington
What- First U.S. President, elected head of the United States of America.
When- Feb 4, 1789
Where- Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because George Washington was the first of many great presidents.
How- George Washington becoming president was the beginning of the presidents of this country. -
John Adams became president
Who- John Adams
What- John Adams became president, was elected head of the U.S.A
When- 1797-1801
Where- Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because all presidency’s are important.
How- This is important because he was the first president who belonged to a political party. -
Thomas Jefferson became president
Who- Thomas Jefferson
What- Thomas Jefferson became president, was elected head of U.S after John Adams.
When- 1801-1809
Where- Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because every president is important.
How- This is important because Jefferson was the writer of the Declaration of Independence. -
Louisiana purchase
Who- Robert Livingston, the U.S. minister to France, and James Monroe signed the Louisiana purchase
What- The Louisiana purchase, was the purchase of land by the United States from France.
When- April 30, 1803
Where- Signed in Paris
Why- I chose this event because this added on to the creation of the United States.
How- This is important because it doubled the size of the United States. -
James Madison became president
Who- James Madison
What- James Madison became president, was elected head of the U.S after Jefferson.
When- 1809-1817
Where- Washington D.C.
Why- I chose this event because he contributed to the overall creation of the constitution.
How- Madison wrote 29 out of the 85 essays of the Federalist papers. -
Abe Lincoln's Birthday
Who-Abe Lincoln
What- Abe Lincoln's Birthday, Abe Lincoln was born.
When- Feb 12,1809
Where- Hodgenville, Kentucky
Why- i chose this event because in Ohio we celebrate Lincoln’s birth as a holiday to honor him.
How- This event is important because Abe Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States. -
Burning of Washington
Who- British troops
What- Burning of Washington, was the burning of the white house by the british.
When- August 24, 1814
Where- Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because it changed the white house forever.
How- This event is important because it started more conflict between U.S. & the British. -
James Monroe became president
Who- James Monroe
What- James Monroe became president, was elected as the 5th president of the United States.
When- 1817-1825
Where- Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because he strengthened American foreign policy.
How- This event is important because he created the Monroe Doctrine. -
James Quincy Adams became president
Who- John Quincy Adams
What- John Quincy Adams became president, he became the 6th leader of the United States.
When- 1825-1829
Where-Washington, D.C.
Why- I chose this event because he was the 6th president & every president is important.
How- This event is important because he played a key role in the creation of the Monroe Doctrine. -
The Civil War
Who- United States of America & the Confederate States of America
What- The Civil War, was a war fought in the United States between Northern & Southern states.
When- April 12, 1861-May 13,1865
Where- All around the United States and Atlantic ocean
Why- I chose this event because slavery needed to be put to a end.
How- This event is important because this event ended slavery in all of the U.S. -
Reconstruction Era
Who- Involved famous presidents & senators & people who lived in the South at the time.
What- The Reconstruction Era, was the period after the civil war.
When- January 1, 1863- March 31, 1877
Where- Southern United States
Why- I chose this event because it gave the slaves in the South rights.
How- This event is important because the South had to start treating their slaves as equals. -
Assassination of Abe Lincoln
Who- John Wilkes Booth & Abe Lincoln
What- The assassination of Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth
When- April 14, 1865
Where- Ford's theater
Why- I chose this event because it was the first of many other assassinations of U.S presidents.
How- This event is important because this was the first time a U.S. president was killed. -
Invention of the telephone
Who- Alexander Graham Bell invented the first phone
What- Invention of the telephone, first invention of a phone.
When- March 10, 1876
Where- First call was made in New York
Why- I chose this event because phones are a big part of our world today.
How- This is important because it was one of the first inventions in a whole span of inventions to come.
