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APUSH pre 1850
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George Washington's Birthday
This is the birthdate of our first president George Washington. -
Zenger Trial
John Peter Zenger was found innocent of seditious libel due to truth. This led to our judicial system. Primary Source:
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/zenger/zengeraccount.html -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the seven years or french and indian war. It also gave the colonies more land. -
Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation made it against the law to settle west of the appalchian mountains. -
Stamp Act
First direct tax on American colonies. This was an outrage to many Americans. -
Boston Massacre
During the boston massacre, British soldiers shot and killed protesting Americans. Primary Source:
http://www.bostonmassacre.net/gazette/ -
Boston Tea Party
This was an event in which American colonists threw tea into the Boston harbor in response to the Tea Act. -
First Continental Congress
This was the first meeting of most of the states in response to the British treatment. -
Lexington and Concord
First battles of the revoltionary war. -
Olive Branch Petition
Last attempt to resolve conflict between America and Engand peacefully. -
Declaration of Independence
This document declared the US independence from Britain. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point in the war for the Americans. This also allowed France to side with the USA. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle of the Revolutionary war. The British surrendered and the Americans won the war. Primary Source:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/war-for-independence/resources/surrender-british-general-cornwallis-americans-october -
Treaty of Paris
This ended the Revolutionary war and Britain ceded all colonies to the US. -
Constitution Ratified
The Constition is ratified and replacers the Articles of Confederation. Primary Source - The Constitution (obviously) -
Washington Sworn In
George Washington is sworn in to be the first president of the United States. -
Capitol Location is Chosen
On this year, the house votes for Philadelphia to be the capitol location. -
Cottin Gin Invented
The cotton gin was invented in this year and it increased slavery in the south. -
Capitol Location Repicked
This moves the capital location from Philadelphia to D.C. -
Lousianna Purchase
This land purchased during Jefferson's administration doubled the size of the US. Primary Source:
http://lewisandclarkjournals.unl.edu/ -
War of 1812
This war broke out due to the impressment of American sailors. This solidified America as its own country. -
War of 1812 End
This ended the war of 1812 and returned America to status quo ante bellum. -
Missouri Compromise
This allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state and Maine as a free one. It drew a line down the US and made each side get equal votes. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
Slave rebellion in which many were killed. This furthered laws restricting slaves. Primary Source:
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-newnation/9.0