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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus arrives
Christopher Columbus arrives in the Bahamas -
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Sir Walter Releigh Roanoke Island settled, later disapears.
The Roanoke settlers arrive in 1587, but later disappeared under mysterious circumstances. -
Jamestown established
Jamestown is established as a settlement in the New World. -
Slavery begins in the English colonies.
The first batch of African slaves arrive in the English colonies. -
Plymouth established with Mayflower Compact
Plymouth colony officially begins with the signing of the Mayflower Compact. -
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Life of Anthony Johnson in Virginia
Anthony Johnson lived in Virginia for this period. -
Pennsylvania Colony established
Pennsylvania becomes a colony at this point under indirect English rule. -
Salem Witch Trials
Religious hysteria spreads through the colony over men and women accused of being involved in magical practices. -
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First Great Awakening
A period of great Evangelical increase in the colonies. -
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7 Years War/ French and Indian War
The French and Indian War takes place -
Albany plan by Ben Franklin begins to unite American Colonies
The Albany Plan makes the first steps towards a United American Colonial Group. -
Stamp Act
A tax is passed to the American Colonies on all paper products. -
The Boston Massacre
5 people are shot dead during a standoff at a riot for freedom in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
A pivotal event in the years leading up to the Revolutionary War. -
First Continental Congress does NOT seek Independence.
This congress tries to seek reconciliation with the King in England. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These fights begin the early stages of the Revolutionary War. -
Second Continental Congress DOES seek independence
This Congress was much more focused on breaking away from England than trying to reconcile with them. -
Articles of Confederation
These articles establish the first form of American government. -
Britain surrenders in Revolutionary War.
This marks the end of fighting and the start of America’s independence from Britain. -
Shay’s Rebellion
The uprising of farmers leads many to question the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederaton -
Constitutional Convention
This convention meets to discuss the creating of a new American Constitution. -
Constitution Ratified
The Constitution goes into effect in most US States. -
George Washington becomes the first President
He is the first of 45 presidents to lead the United States. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
This ends the 2 term presidency of a George Washington. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These gave the government more power over immigration -
Thomas Jefferson elected president
He was the 3rd president of the United States -
Louisiana Purchase
Increases the size of the US significantly by buying more land from France. -
Lewis and Clark’s Expedition
They present many new discoveries about inland America. -
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War of 1812.
The next major conflict that America took part in. -
Missouri Compromise
Draws a line in the sand for where slaves can and can’t be. -
Monroe Doctrine.
Warned European nations against trying to colonize any more in America. -
Andrew Jackson as president
Elected as the 7th president of the United States -
Fredrick Douglas joins the Abolitionist Movement.
Another step is taken towards the freedom of slaves. -
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Compromise of 1850
Meant to diffuse tensions between slave and free states. -
Fugitive Slave Act
This act made it more difficult for slaves to permanently escape their owners. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin published
An anti-slavery novel lays much of the groundwork for the Civil War to take place. -
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Bleeding Kansas
A major conflict over the issue of slavery that took place in Kansas. -
Dredd Scott decision
One of the worst Supreme Court decisions ever made. -
Abraham Lincoln elected president
He was the 16th president and arguably one of the most consequential presidents in US history. -
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Civil War
The bloodiest conflict in United States history. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Officially freed all slaves in the US. -
Lincoln Assassinated
His death shocked and saddened an already grief filled America -
13-15th Amendments passed into law
Increase the freedom of African Americans and others. -
I was born
My birthday! -
My parents get married
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Our family moves from Lansing to Lake Orion
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We get out cat Sparty
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I start high school at OCS!
