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First Permanent Settlement
This became the first settlement for Americans after many failed attempts and Jamestown would eventually serve as Virginia's capital. -
First Slaves in America
After the first settlement, the first slave ship arrived in the Americas, which would be a major economy boost in years to come. -
First Thanksgving
The pilgrims had a meal with the indians to express their gratitude, for helping them replenish their resources after a failed attempt at a voyage to the Netherlands. -
Maryland
This was created by Lord Baltimore to give English Catholics a safe aea in the Americas. -
Revolutionary War Begins
The shot heard 'round the world was the first battle at Lexington and Concord. This marked the very beginning of the first steps towards American Independence. -
Battle of Trenton
One of the most famous, and pivotal battles, George Washington defeated the Hessians after crossing the Delaware River early in the morning. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a very important victory for the Americans, because we gained the foreign support we needed to eventually lead us to victory. -
Emancipation Poclamation
Considered a very revolutionary act, Lincoln designed this proclamation to free over 2 million African American slaves in the confederate states of America. -
Civil War Ends
Robert E. Lee eventually surrendered to General Ulysses Grant to keep the Union strong, and in power. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment was passed, and it permitted black men the right to vote -
Timezone Created
These were created to help the efficiency of shipping goods, humans, and materials by railroad companies. It helped the economy become more uniform and useful. -
Boycott
This is where Martin Luther King organized his famous Montgomery Boycott from his own church. -
Freedom Riders
Volunteers rode to the South on a bus as a protest and the segregation of interstate buses was released. -
March on Washington
This is where Martin Luther King gave his famous "I Have a Dream Speech' -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Lyndon B. Johnson signed this act to end all segregation in the Southern states of the newly evolving United States -
Valley Forge
In Pennslvania, this was a very harsh winter during the war. Food supplies were scarce, and disease and starvation killed about 3,00 American soldiers.
