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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Discovered America
Columbus discovering America founded everything that is American identiy, Without America, we can't have an identitiy -
Period: Oct 12, 1492 to
American Identity
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Establishment of jamestown
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House of Burgesses
Giving the people a form of government, no matter how small, was a basis to the way people would try to create govenrment on their own. -
First Thanksgiving
The fist Thanksgiving was an opportunity for the new settlers to bring in their old rituals but also make them original to the new country. -
The Industrial Revolution
The introduction of many new and industrial materials opened several doors for new jobs and for materials to be made better and faster which became extremely important later in history. -
Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Quartering Act
The Stamp, Sugar, and Quartering created rifts in the connection between America and Great Britian which eventually led to America revolting and seperating from Britiain. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the first of many revolts that would create rifts between America and other countries, even some within the country. -
United States Independance
The United States Decleration of Independance created the ablitly for a development of an American identity seperate from any other country. -
Supreme Court Meets for the First Time
The meeting of the Supreme Court helped to develop one of the most valuable ways we decide how to run the country and develop our identity -
George Washington Elected as First President
Having a President is one of the things that makes America, America. Americans take pride in their president and he is inteded to uphold the American dream and identity -
Lewis and Clark Expidition
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Use of Railrodads
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California Gold Rush
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The Civil War
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World War 1
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The Great Depression
With the stock market crash of 1929, the great depression had officially begun. The loss of jobs and the economy failure created an opportunity for Americans to spring back out of a dark time together and with a new hope. -
World War 2
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Civil Rights Movements
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Brown v. Board of Education
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Twin Tower Crash
With the collapse of the Twin Towers in New York City, Americans joined together in the hurt and loss. Americans were united in the tragedy and again we celebrate the courage of those that risked their lives for the lives of those that were trapped.
