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Jamestown
Jamestown was the first successful European colony in the New World. -
Plymouth
Second successful colony in America. "New Israel" -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was the rebellion of white indentured servants. They did not like how they were being treated so they rebelled. This caused the slave owners to use black slaves instead of white civilians. -
The First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening was when pastors and other religious men went around and preached to all the people. It was called The Great Awakening due to the fact that so many "awakened" and became Christians. -
Stono Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion was the rebellion of black slaves who were also tired of how they were being treated. This caused the slave owners to take away the slaves' communication and education. -
French and Indian War Ends
The French and Indian war was the war between the French and Great Britain. They fought for seven years, and when Britain won the war, they asked America to pay their debts, but the Americans wouldn't comply. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the fight between the colonists and the British soldiers. The colonists were antagonizing the soldiers and a fight broke out between them. Both sides blamed the other for the starting of the fight, but in the end, the British soldiers just decided to back off on their "protection"/"guarding". -
Independence Day
The day America separated from England and became its own country. -
Articles of Confederation Ratification
The Articles of Confederation was the document that declared what America was after they left Britain. It was a really loose government that replaced the King's rule over America. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was the rebellion of farmers who got loans for their crops. Their crops failed and so they couldn't pay their loans back. Due to this, their land was taken away by the bank, and a rebellion broke out. -
Northwest Ordinance Passed
The Northwest Ordinance was the law saying that anyone could move west and still be considered American. They could not, however, create states without the government's consent. -
Constitution Ratified
The Constitution's Ratification made it an officially valid document governing the colonies. -
2nd Great Awakening
The second great awakening the second time many pastors and strong Christians went around and preached to the colonists. -
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was the rebellion of civilians who were ticked that their whiskey was getting taxed. When the tax-collectors went to collect the money, the civilians refused to pay. They tar-and-feathered the collectors who wouldn't leave them alone. -
Abigail Adams becomes First Lady
Abigail Adams was the second First Lady who was married to John Adams. She was a huge supporter of women's rights. -
Alien and Sedition Acts Passed
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed because there were many foreigners ("aliens") and and there were many people who were badmouthing the government ("sedition"). -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the battle that ultimately decided on whether or not the French would help the colonists in their war against Britain. Once the battle was won, the French were impressed, and thereupon joined the colonist's side of the war.
