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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus accidentally stumbled upon the Americas. Though he did not really “discover” the New World–millions of people already lived there–his journeys marked the beginning of centuries of trans-Atlantic conquest and colonization. (economical, social) -
Jamestown
The Jamestown settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. (economical, social, settlement, geographical) -
1609-1614 Anglo-Powhatan War
In the fall of 1609 the Powhatan attacked the English colonists after many territory disputes since 1607. In 1610 when English enforcements arrived, the colonists burned Indian towns and killed women and children. In 1613, Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas, was captured and eventually became the leverage used to make peace. This was an important event in colonial history because it was the beginning to a long dispute between colonists and Indians. (geography, social) -
First African slaves arrived North America
Slavery in America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to aid in the production of such lucrative crops as tobacco.
its what shaped and built our country.
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Mayflower
The Mayflower was the ship that transported the first English Separatists, known today as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. (Social, economical) -
Plymouth
Plymouth is a coastal town in Massachusetts, south of Boston. It is the site of the first Pilgrim settlement, founded in 1620. (Geographic, social, religion) -
First constitution in America adopted by Connecticut
In Hartford, Connecticut, the first constitution in the American colonies, the “Fundamental Orders,” is adopted by representatives of Huddersfield, Windsor, and Hartford. (social, goverment, economical) -
the creation of the navigation act
-series of laws restricting colonial trade
-if it was not from British or approved the colonies couldnt have it
-could be a good thing for colonies to
- some resented the rules (geography) -
Sail of witch trials 1692-1693
The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. The trials resulted in the executions of twenty people, fourteen of them women, and all but one by hanging. (social) -
causes of the french and indian war
-aka seven year war
-french expanded into British land
-Britain ended up winning the war
-french lost because they ran outta money
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tea act
-objective was to reduce amount of tea held in the east India company's warehouse (social) -
Boston tea party
Sons of Liberty dump British tea; in 1773, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships moored in Boston Harbor and dump 342 chests of tea into the water. (social, money) -
The invention of the cotton gin
(economical, governmental, society)
the cotton gin made it easier and faster to process cotton and sell it. which expanded the are used to grow cotton. so that increased slavery even more even thou you would think it would decrease. -
American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
This war was also called the American Independence war. This was a armed war with the British against the 13 colonies (and the French). The 13 colonies won the war and won their independence.
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bunker hill
-british victory at a high cost
-very high casualties for british
-helped america win the american revolutionary war
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First American Flag Created
Betsy Ross created the first American flag. Her flag would be the outline for the flag as we know it today. (social) -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer under British rule. (political) -
Articles of Confedration
The first Constitution of the United States. It had many flaws: there was a weak central government under the Articles and it failed to address economic issues. There was reduced foreign trade and the states were heavily in debt because of the Revolution. The government couldn't levy taxes and was printing worthless paper money. States had increased rivalry and suspicion of one another. -
shays rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion is the name given to a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt. (social, economy, geography, and government) -
constitution covention
US Constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA May 25 - Sept. 17, because it set guide lines for the people and the government (freedom, social, economy, government, geography.) -
french revolution
The French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals, particularly the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights. The movement played a critical role in shaping modern nations (America) by showing the world the power inherent in the will of the people. ( economy, social) -
first US bank
The First US Bank was put into service. People still us banks today to deal with their money. (economy) -
The whisky rebelion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest in the United States beginning from 1791-1794 during the presidency of George Washington. The so-called "whiskey tax" was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by the newly formed federal government. (economical,political,) -
signing of the jay's treaty
On November 19, 1794 representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed Jay's Treaty, which sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence. (social, government) -
Washington D.C. Founded
Our nation's capital was founded. Washington D.C.is still our capital today. (social, geography, government) -
Louisiana purchase
a land deal between the United States and France, in which the U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. (Geography) -
lewis and clark expedition
the two men followed the oregon trail to find more land and discover more place to settle. plus the look for more animals and plants and wrote them down for the president. (geography, settlement, social) -
Steamboat Invented
Robert Fulton invented the steamboat. This made transportation quicker. It also contributed to pollution in the air. ( transportation, and social) -
First US Highway Built
The first big highway in the US was built called Cumberland Rd. This was a big step for transportation. (economical -
war of 1812
the war of 1812 was a war between the British and the united states. its was a war over land and territory. the united state won with their native american allies help. this expanded the borders west. (geographical) -
The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, the British burned many buildings in Washington DC including the White House and Capitol Building. This was important in American History, because two very important US building were destroyed and put the US in a bad position. (social) -
Congress Passes the Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise (proposed by Henry Clay) allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine to enter the Union as a free slave to keep the balance between free and slave states. The Missouri Compromise also banned slavery north of the 36'30'' line. (social, economy) -
Andrew Jackson Inauguration
Andrew Jackson liked to be known as a hero of the common man.He allowed all tax paying white men to vote and had what is called a "kitchen cabinet" because he hired his supporters. Jackson was a War Hero from the War of 1812 in the Battle of New Orleans and claimed Florida for the U.S. Jackson didn't support the U.S. bank and preferred pet banks which were small state banks. He evicted all Indian tribes east of The Mississippi to western lands. (social, political) -
signing of the Indian Removal Act
This act allowed Indians to live only where congress approved of. This was important, because the US could use their land.
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Morse Code Invented
The Morse Code was invented by Samuel Morse and was important for communication during wars. (political, and social) -
manifest destiny
the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable. (political) -
Mexican and American war
The Mexican and American War, also known as the Mexican War, the U.S. and Mexican War or the Invasion of Mexico, was an armed conflict between the United States of America and the United Mexican States from 1846 to 1848. (political, government, social) -
First Woman's Rights Convention Was Held
This was the first time women held a convention to fight for their rights. This is important, because it is the start of the long battle women fought to get where they are today with civil rights. (social) -
california gold rush
(economical, social)
The California gold rush made the economy a whole lot richer and it shaped California and made them a rich and powerful state, that attracted immigrants and other people from inside the country. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was proposed by Henry Clay and allowed California to enter the Union as a free slave. In turn, the Congress enacted the Fugitive Slave Act which allowed whites to return fugitive slaves to their owners. (social, political) -
Pony Express Invented
This was the first US mail system. Sending messages far away was made a lot quicker using the Pony Express. (social, war, economy) -
confederate states of america formed
The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer, as president.
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Abraham Lincoln sworn in as president
Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as 16th President of the United States of America. he helps free slaves and wins civil war which helps shape america. (social, political) -
Start of the Civil War
The Civil War is a war fought between the Union (north) and the Confederate States (south) in the US. It is important to American History, because it resulted in the US being brought back together as one nation. (social, political, geography, war) -
the signing of the emancipation proclamation
the Emancipation Proclamation transformed the character of the Civil War by making the destruction of slavery an object of the Union war effort. it help free slaves in some states and it aloud African Americans to fight for the union. (social, political) -
Robert E. Lee Surrenders/End of the Civil War
Robert E. Lee surrendered his 28,000 troops at the Appomattox courthouse to Ulysses S. Grant which effectively ended the Civil War. (political, social, war) -
President Lincoln's Assassination
President Lincoln was assassinated while at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. He was in the Presidential Box. This is important, because it was the first president assassination in American history. (social, political) -
Last Shot of the Civil War Fired
This shot ended the Civil War. It is important, because it ended the 4 year war and brought the US back together. (war, political) -
13th amendment ratified
abolishes slaves in the the united states and sets up for the 14th amendment. (social, political) -
former slaves allowed citizenship in the U.S.
The 14th amendment was ratified and gave all people born in the U.S. the right to be a citizen. This is important, because it is a big step for former slaves to get protection from civil rights. (political, and social)
