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Period: 1492 to
Period(s) 1/2: 1491-1763
Native America, European Exploration, Colonization -
1565
St. Augustine
St. Augustine was the first Spanish settlement and first European settlement in (Florida) America. -
Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia, was the first successful English settlement in North America. -
Introduction of Private Property
De La Warre, who now was the governor of colony, introduced private property along with the headright system as a contributor to his success. -
The House of Burgesses
The first meeting in Virginia for the representative assembly in America. -
Mayflower
The Mayflower landed in the "New World" and established the Mayflower compact. This was the groundwork self government and established the rights of Englishmen. -
Plymouth
Pilgrim Fathers found Plymouth near Cape Cod, soon followed by many other English Puritans and their colonies. -
Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
The first type of constitution written by the colonies. A beginning of rebellion. -
French and Indian War
The struggle for land in North America between the British and the French end with the British winning. -
British Western Policy
This policy prohibited white settlement west of the Appalachian mountains -
The End of Salutary Neglect
After the Seven Years War came to and end, Britain ended the period of ignoring the colonist beginning the road to revolution. -
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Period 3: 1763-1800
American Revolution, the Confederal Era, and the Early Federal Period -
The American Revenue Act
Parliament passed its first act on the colonies which taxed them on any foreign products that were purchased. -
The Boston Massacre
A small skirmish broke out between a group of patriots and British soldiers. Several citizens were killed. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty snuck onto a ship and messed up the Bri ish tea. It's mental iwwness innit luv <3. -
First Continental Congress
12 of the colonies 13 delegates met in Philadelphia to discuss resistance against the Parliaments Coercive Acts. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Known as the "shot hear 'round the world," this was the first battle of many in the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
After the Second Continental Congress has met, the Declaration of Independence is unanimously ratified, which in the name, declared independence from Britain -
Battle of Saratoga
This was known as a turning point for the Revolutionary War as Burgoyne surrendered to American General Gates. -
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the final Battle of the Revolutionary War in which the colonies won. General Cornwallis surrenders after being surrounded in Virginia. -
Articles of Confederation
This was the first Constitution approved by all of the 13 colonies. It later failed due to many problems including having only one branch, no taxing power, different currencies and more. -
Constitution Adopted
Although signed the previous year, it is finally adopted after New Hampshire decides to ratify it. -
George Washington Becomes President
George Washington becomes the first president of many to be the representative leader of the now called United States. -
First U.S Bank
The first bank is put into service. People today still use banks to deposit and withdraw currency. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of rights was ratified. It was a set list of rights for all US citizens to be granted and they could not be taken. -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney, it changed the future of fabric production. -
Jay's Treaty
A trade agreement between the U.S and Britain. It also agreed to pay off any debts. This angered both France and the people of the U.S. -
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Period 4 Part 1: 1800-1824
A new country, The War of 1812, Problems with moving west -
Louisiana Purchase
For a small price, Thomas Jefferson the current president bought a very large amount of land that is now modern USA. The land he bought was around 828,000 square miles. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Following the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark were two men who led an exploration through the newly acquired land. -
Steamboat introduced
The steamboat was invented by Robert Fulton and helped the speed of transportation of both goods and people. -
Cumberland Road
Shortened to Cumberland Rd, this was the first US highway. Along with the steamboat this helped to improve the speed of transportation. -
The War of 1812
A war that ended up with no one truly winning, the War of 1812 began during James Madison's presidency. -
Treaty of Ghent
This was the treaty that ended the War of 1812, and it helped to resolve the land disputes between the countries who signed it. -
Jackson's Invasion
Jackson had sent troops to Florida to search for runaway enslaved people, but had also burned many native villages and killed many leaders. -
Missouri Compromise
A compromise that annexed Missouri into the United States as a free state. This would help the balance between the north and south for just a little longer. -
Monroe Doctrine
A doctrine that promoted no new European colonization in the western hemisphere as it would be taken as a threat by the hemisphere and by the US. -
Official end of Federalist party
Due to the War of 1812, the federalist party had been dying for a while. It was in 1824 that it had officially ceased its operations. -
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Period 4 Part 2: 1824 - 1848
The Jacksonian Era, Natives fight back, Acquisition of New Territory -
Election of 1828
Jackson wins a mandate with his "Common man" appeal and his philosophy on the roles of leadership. -
Indian Removal Act
Many tribes were forcefully removed from their land by congress for the US to use. -
Joseph Smith
Moved to Illinois after getting in trouble to begin teaching about polygamy. Did gross things but helped to spread Utopian Communitarianism. -
Seminole War
In Florida, this was a war if resistance among the Natives. Ended with agreement to move to Oklahoma for an unspecified amount of time. -
Worchester v. Georgia
John Worchester acted as a lawyer for the Cherokee and allowed them to stay on their land. -
Panic of 1837
Following a short depression was a panic as unemployment rose while wages lowered. -
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Period 5: 1844 - 1877
The Final Straws, the Civil War, and the Beginning of a new Era -
Annexation of Texas
After the number of US citizens out numbered the people of mexico, they claimed an independence and gained the territory under the US name. -
Oregon Territory Aquired
Along the 49 parallel on the Canadian border after being fought over by many nations, the US finally claims the Oregon territory, -
Mexican War
The US declares war on Mexico in attempts to gain California and other territories. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, this convention was about the beginnings of the women's rights movements. -
Harriet Tubman Escapes
After being enslaved for quite some time, Harriet Tubman escapes and within a decade becomes the leader of the Underground Railroad. -
Clay's Compromise of 1850
California comes in as a free state, Utah and New Mexico come with popular sovereignty, a tougher fugitive slave law in enforced, the land between New Mexico and Texas goes to New Mexico, Texas got money compensation for land, and the end of the slave trade in Washington D.C. -
Election of 1852
Democratic representative Franklin Pierce wins and is the official end of the Whig Party -
Formation of the Republican Party
The republican party is formed and every anti-slavery group/person joins. -
Dredd Scott v. Sanford
Scott was an enslaved person who was moved into a free territory, but was still considered enslaved. Ended with enslaved being seen as property, could be taken anywhere. -
Election of 1860
Solid south votes democratic, republicans still win. Abraham Lincoln now president as his platform appealed to the north. -
Secession begins
South Carolina secedes from the United States after Lincoln wins in 1860. -
Control of the Mississippi
The union had control of the Mississippi River except for Vicksburg during the war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation is issued and it freed enslaved people in areas of rebellion. African Americans were free to join the Union Army, doesn't apply to all enslaved people. -
Union Success
After the use of the anaconda plan, the confederates give up and the union wins the Civil War -
Lincoln is assassinated
By John Wilkes Booth in the Fords Theatre. John was soon caught after and died in a barn fire. -
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Period 6: 1865 - 1898
Reconstruction, Corruption, Immigration -
Congressional Reconstruction
Provided education, food, and jobs for the now free enslaved people. It also ignored state debts and created the Civil Rights Act (14th amendment). -
Formation of the KKK
The KKK quickly became a hate group and made African-Americans fear to leave their homes. -
Election of 1868
Ulysses S. Grant wins by a lot. Push for 15th amendment and it is added. -
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868
This was the second Fort Laramie Treaty and it acted to end the Red cloud's war (a native rebellion). -
Election of 1872
A division within the republican party is seen as lots of rude insults are thrown around during the campaign. -
Credit Mobilier Scandal came to attention
A separate company was created by the Union Pacific railroad company to buy stocks from themselves. The public became aware of this scandal 5 years later. -
Panic of 1873
No currency exchange of gold for money. Questioned a tight or loose policy. -
Compromise of 1877
The democratic party is promised one cabinet seat and the south gets federal money ti help rebuild. North won the war, the south won the peace. -
Railway Strike of 1877
A nationwide strike of railroad workers in a union. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Due to new immigrants "stealing" jobs from United States citizens, the exclusion was put into place. -
Establishment of the Bureau of Labor
Created after years of lobbying for a voice in government for the welfare of people. -
Banning of Sun Dance
The Sun Dance was often used to call onto ancestors in battle for strength. -
ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission is created to regulate railroads and trade interstate. -
Dawes Severity Act
Divided the reservation of land into family plots, basically like how white people own land. Some of these plots were even sold. -
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Set to break up unions and monopolies. -
The Tipping Point
The number of new immigrants (from southern/eastern Europe and Asia) had passed the number of old immigrants (northern/western Europe) the new immigrants did not assimilate well. -
Chilean Crisis
The United States sent ships as support to Chile, two of our soldiers are killed and the US is payed 75,000 as compensation. -
Panic of 1893
All banks shut down, and Jay P. Bond saved the government by providing money for them to repay. -
Pullman Strike
In response to the Panic of 1893, Pullman cuts the wages, but not the prices. -
Remember the Maine
A US ship names the Maine was sunk in Havana most likely due to failures with the ship. Newspapers took this and blew it out of proportion leading many to believe that Cuba was involved. -
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Period 7 Part 1: 1898 - 1918
Teddy Roosevelt, the Progressive Era, WWI -
The Northern Securities Case
The federal government had used the anti-trust act to break monopolies for the first time. -
Anthracite Coal Strike
Many coal workers went on strike and of course the mine owners did not want to comply. TR stepped in onto the side of the workers, one of the first times ever that this had happened. -
Election of 1904
Theodore Roosevelt v. Alton Parker. Theodore proposes his "Square Deal," and idea where everything is fair because like a square, all sides are equal. Everyone except the solid south had voted for Teddy. -
US Forest Service
The mission for forest conservation is long overdue, but now it finally begins. -
Meat Inspection Act
Influenced by the book "The Jungle," TR passed an act that would inspect any meat that crossed state boundaries. -
The Pure Food and Drug Act
All food and drugs had to have labels on them stating everything that was in the product -
Standard Oil Fine
A 29 million dollar fine was placed on the Standard Oil Company due to almost 1500 law violations. Though this was overturned in court, big businesses could not rule anymore. -
Election of 1908
Teddy Roosevelt had picked Taft to run. Taft wins and failed due to not having the same charisma as Teddy, along with a lack of engagement. -
Chamber of Commerce
The idea of the Chamber of Commerce is to support the idea of local business and acts as a friend to the community. -
The 17th Amendment
This amendment allowed the people to vote for the senators that would make big decisions for them. -
Bar Exams Instituted
Test were now in place for lawyers instead of lawyers being able to just sign up for the job. Training was now sometimes required. -
US enters WWI
After Germany had decided to sink many US ships, and long into America's time period of ignoring the War, the US had joined. -
Armstice
at 11:00 am, armistice was declared and the war was over. -
The Spanish Flu
During the same year as the end of WWI, the Spanish Flu broke out and spread to 1/3 of the population. -
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Period 7 Part 2: 1918 - 1945
The Great Depression, The New Deal, WWII -
19th Amendment
Who ever gets to vote is no longer determined by the sex of the person. -
Treaty of Versailles Effective
A treaty that created 9 new countries, the league of nations, and blamed Germany for the war. Woodrow Wilson was not able to sign due to a stroke so the US ended up not being a part of the league of nations. -
Emergency Quota Act
This would limit the amount of immigrants allowed to the United States of America -
Black Monday
On this day, the stock market had begun to crash. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged nearly 13 percent. Soon another large percentage would continue to lower. -
Election of 1932
Hoover v. FDR. FDR had a more positive outlook while Hoover said "it could have been worse." FDR wins, 472 - 59. This means a mandate. -
The New Deal
The New Deal was set in place in order to fix the damages from the Great Depression. It would include the addition of many new programs for this reform. -
National Housing Act
This act created FHA loans to help stimulate the economy by getting people to buy houses. It introduced redlining, and meant white people would become wealthy and others wouldn't -
Social Security
A part of your income would be put into a "pot," and would be given back once retired. We are born with social security now. -
Depression is lowering
By this time, programs enforced to help with the depression were being removed as they were no longer being needed. However WWII was becoming even more of an issue. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
A minimum wage of 40¢ per hour was set. Our wage is much higher now, but this was a start. The act also set a maximum amount of hours. -
USA enters WWII
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US had decided to enter the war fighting along the allies. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Just before 8:00 in the morning, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air had attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. -
The Battle Of Midway
The US had won a battle against Japan at Midway Atoll, marking a turning point in the pacific battle. -
D-Day
The allied forced had invaded northern France by arriving on and taking over its beaches. It was the largest seaborne invasion in history. -
The end of WWII
After many leaders in the war had taken their own life, the war itself was basically over. No trial was held. There was still another war on the other side, however.