American Memory Timeline

  • Colonial Settlement 1600s-1763

    Colonial Settlement 1600s-1763
    Although many important events in this time period have happened some of the most important were the English settlement and colonization of Jamestown, realations of english settlers and Native Americans, and estab;ishing the Georgia colony. (just to name a few)
  • American Revolution 1763-1783

    American Revolution 1763-1783
    The American Revolution was one the most important historical eras in american history. Although there were many important wars and battles, the icon of the American Revolution is the Declaration of Independence.
  • The New Nation 1783-1851

    The New Nation 1783-1851
    Shortly after the Declaration of Independence was issued, the new nation had some issues of its own. The three events that catagorized this time period was problems and policies towards the Confederation government, policies towards the Native Americans, and The U.S. Constitution.
  • National Expansion and Reform 1850-1860

    National Expansion and Reform 1850-1860
    Important topics are Pre- Civil War Slavery, the Seneca Falls Convention, and westward expansion.
  • Civil War and Reconstruction 1861-1877

    Civil War and Reconstruction 1861-1877
    The most important topics are the feelings between the north and south during the Civil War and reconstruction and rights post Civil War
  • Rise of Industrial America 1876-1900

    Rise of Industrial America 1876-1900
    Decardes following the Civil War, industrial growth transformed society as well as immigration, and workers (including men, children, and women) during the 19th century.
  • Progressive Era to New Era 1900-1929

    Progressive Era to New Era 1900-1929
    Important Topics in these two eras are World War 1, womans sufferage of rights, and the invention of automobile.
  • The Great Depression and World War II 1929-1945

    The Great Depression and World War II 1929-1945
    What sets this ear apart is the recent development of art and entertainment in the 30s and 40s, World War II, and racial relations.
  • Post War United States 1945-1968

    Post War United States 1945-1968
    Post war- The arts and entertainment continued to thrive. Radio and television were becoming increasingly popular. John F. Kennedy was elected president.