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Christopher Columbus departs in August and makes landfall in the Bahamas in October. Columbus is credited for the first person to discover the New World/North America.
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The first successful English colony in the new world. Settled in what would eventually become Virginia.
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Colony settled first by the dutch. After the Anglo-Dutch wars, England took control over the colony renaming it New York.
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Written on the Mayflower and planned Plymouth colony's first self-government.
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The first colony created in Massachusetts by pilgrims who sought to create a perfect religious society.
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The first constitution to be written in the colonies and it set up the government for Connecticut towns.
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Founded by William Penn who was a Quaker and was one of the only colonies to offer religious freedom.
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After years of civil war in England, James II was overthrown and replaced by William and Mary. During this time the colonies were enjoying salutary neglect.
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Slave uprising in South Carolina resulting in the death of 25 colonists and 35 to 50 slaves. After the uprising, stricter slave codes were put into effect.
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The French and Indian War began in the colonies when French settlers encroached on land claimed by the British.
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This act prohibited settlement west of the Appalachians. This was an attempt of England trying to re-assert control. (This is supposed to be in period 3)
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Imposed by parliament to help make money and reduce smuggling. Decreased the tax but increased restrictions and enforcement of laws.
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Restricted the colony's ability to print money or issue any new bills.
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A direct tax on newspapers and other printed items imposed by Parliament on the colonies.
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Tax on lead, glass, paint, paper, and tea. This act leads to the passage of the Massachusetts circular letter and the acts were eventually rescinded in 1770.
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British soldiers opened fire at an angry mob of colonists killing five of them. This event became highly publicized and a motivator towards revolting against the crown.
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The Boston Tea party was a protest conducted by the Sons of Liberty in response to the Tea Act.
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Intolerable acts were meant to punish Boston. The acts blockaded its port, shut down all self-government, and forced colonists to quarter soldiers.
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Considered the first battles in the revolutionary war and where the "shot heard round the world took place". Colonists also knew there was no going back after this.
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Written by the second continental congress, it outlined the purpose of government, natural rights, the king's usurpations and declared the colonies free from Britain.
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This battle marked the turning point in the revolutionary war with an American victory.
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The final battle of the revolutionary war and the surrender of the British.
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The first constitution of the United States which put a structured government in place after the war. It was not successful and was later replaced in 1789.
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This treaty ended the revolutionary war, granted America all land east of the Mississippi, and recognized America as an independent country.
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Created during the constitutional convention and replaced the existing Articles of Confederation. Created the government and laws that are still in effect today.
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A religious revival that promotes the importance of self and the predictability of man. This awakening encouraged reform.
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An uprising in Pennsylvania that occurred in protest to a tax on whiskey. Washington called in the militia to suppress the rebellion.
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U.S supreme court case that established the principle of judicial review.
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The U.S purchased the Louisiana Territory an area spanning 828,000 square miles for 15 million dollars from France. This purchase roughly doubled the size of the country.
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Marines sent over from the U.S to deal with Barbary pirates. First overseas victory for the U.S.
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Prohibited all American ships from trading with any other foreign country.
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The USS Chesapeake was boarded by an English Naval ship and its sailors were captured and forced to serve in the English navy. This incident was a big motivational factor for the U.S declaring war.
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Fought between the U.S and England and their allies. It started because of the impressment of U.S sailors and trade restrictions imposed by Britain of the U.S.
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The peace treaty ending the War of 1812. All conquered territory was returned and the boundary with Canada was resolved.
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Gatherings amongst Federalists where they proposed changes to the constitution such as limiting congressional power to create embargos, start war, and make states.
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This was an economic plan proposed by Henry Clay and it included a protective tariff, the second bank of the U.S, and internal funding.
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This legislation admitted Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state. It also established the 36 30 line.
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Forced Native Americans off their ancestral lands and moved them west of the Mississippi.
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A slave rebellion in Virginia led by Nat Turner. The slaves killed 55 to 65 people.
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This was a political struggle between Andrew Jackson and the supporters of the Second Bank of the U.S. Jackson vetos the bank and starts removal of deposits, and Nicholas Biddle responds by calling loans due.
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South Carolina attempted to nullify the Tariff of 1832 and president Jackson responds by preparing an army and enacting the force act.
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A pivotal battle in the Texas revolution. It was a defeat and all of the Texans were killed but it still inspired others to keep fighting. Remember the Alamo!
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Economic crisis and depression caused by the overexpansion of industries and the economic policies of Andrew Jackson.
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After years of conflict between Mexicans and Texans, Texas is admitted into the United States.
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This was a war between the U.S and Mexico over land disputes in Texas and California.
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The first women's rights convention. The declaration of sentiment was drafted there.
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Treaty that ended the Mexican American war, gave the U.S a large amount of land and established the Rio Grande as the border.
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Under the compromise, the Fugitive Slave Law was amended, California became a free state, popular sovereignty decides Utah and New Mexico, and the slave trade is abolished in Washington D.C.
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Agreement between the United States and Britain that they will build the Panama canal together.
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Allowed popular sovereignty to decide whether Kansas and Nebraska are free or slave states. It also repealed the Missouri Compromise and 36,30 line.
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Bleeding Kansas was a series of violent battles and attacks that broke out over whether Kansas should be a free or slave state. It was a precursor to the Civil War and was the first fighting over the question of slavery.
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A financial crisis that was caused by the declining international economy. The south is mostly unaffected by the depression because of their agricultural-based economy so tensions increase between the north and the south.
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During the Kansas-Missouri border wars, John Brown leads a group to raid the Federal arsenal and start a freedom crusade. John Brown is caught, tried for treason, and hanged.
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South Carolina declares that they are no longer apart of the United States. They are the first state to secede.
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The battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the civil war and the first Union loss.
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Gave every adult that did not fight against the Union 160 acres of land. Those who claimed the land had the responsibility to improve the lot by cultivating it.
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Declared all slaves in the confederacy to be free. The proclamation changed the motive of the war from preserving the union to ending slavery.
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The largest battle in the Civil War and also marked a turning point in the war for the Union.
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General Sherman led 60,000 soldiers from South Carolina to Georgia raging total war with the intent of scaring the confederates from fighting and losing all hope.
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Abolished slavery in the United States.
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The 15th amendment states that the right to vote can not be taken away from a citizen on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment along with the 14th and 13th make up the reconstruction amendments.
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The transcontinental railroad stretching from Sacremento to Omaha was finally completed making way for westward expansion at a higher rate.
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The Credit Mobilier Company was accused of overcharging the public for construction costs and siphoning profits and bribing congressmen. This hurt the reputation of Congress.
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This compromise ended reconstruction and put Rutherford B. Hayes into office.
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Prohibited all immigration of Chinese workers and excluded Chinese nationals from citizenship.
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Made government jobs awarded based on merit not just to anyone for any reason. This was an attempt to minimize the corruption going on at the time.
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This act created the interstate commerce commission which determined fair rates.
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Broke up monopolies and regulated competition. Wasnt that effective because of lack of enforcement.
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A massacre resulting in around 150 Lakota Sioux deaths. This marked the last major conflict between the U.S government and the plains Native Americans.
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Steelworkers strike at the Carnegie Steel Company in Homestead and led to a lockout and fighting between the strikers and hired guards.
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Overexpansion and a drop in European demand led to a serious economic depression. Industry consolidated a lot increasing the number of monopolies.
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Railway workers struck against the Pullman company for lowering wages but not lowering rent. Federal troops were called in to suppress the strikers supporting the Pullman company.
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Cuba fights for its independence from Spain. "Butcher" Weyler is sent over from Spain and sets up prison camps. The harsh treatment portrayed by American magazines and newspapers motivated the U.S to declare war.
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A landmark decision made by the supreme court that upheld segregation as long as facilities were equal.
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Caused by the sinking of the U.S.S Maine and the harsh portrayal of the Cuban rebellion by the media. The war only lasted a few months and resulted in an American victory.
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Ended the Spanish-American war, ended Spain's colonial control in the Americas, Spain gave the U.S Puerto Rico and Guam, and sold the sovereignty of the Philippines.
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Allowed the U.S to build the Panama Canal on its own.
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After the U.S annexation of the Philippines, fighting lasted for a few years resulting in around 200,000 Philippino deaths leaving the country devastated. Eventually, the U.S decided to start the independence process for the Philippines and in 1946 the Philippines became independent.
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The Jungle written by Upton Sinclair exposed the horrible working conditions of the meatpacking industry.
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Signed into law by Teddy Roosevelt, it gives the president the power to create national parks and declare national monuments.
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Makes it illegal to misbrand or mislabel meat products and meat must be processed in sanitary conditions.
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This was the first affordable car that most Americans could afford. This made travel by car much more common.
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Created the first successful income tax into effect and lowered tariff rates.
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Construction started in 1904 and finished in 1914. The canal connected the Atlantic and Pacific improved trade.
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British passenger ship sunk by German U-boats. Inspired Americans to give their support in the war.
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A message intercepted between Germany and Mexico. Germany said it will give aid to Mexico if they become Germany's ally.
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After years of German submarines antagonizing and sinking U.S ships, the U.S declares war.
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Ended WWI and blamed Germany for the war. After the war, the U.S enters a period of isolationism.
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The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American cultural pride and development starting in Harlem. Writings such as Langston Hughs's poems and jazz music were some of the products of the Renaissance.
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President Wilson outlines the goals of war and peace terms.
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Women gain the right to vote through the 19th amendment.
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The 18th amendment ratified in 1919 prohibited alcohol in the U.S. The Volstead act enforced the amendment. Prohibition lasted until 1933.
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Limited immigration to the U.S and implemented a national quota system.
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On this day the stock market completely collapsed becoming a major cause of the Great Depression.
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A severe economic depression that affected not just the United States but almost every country in the world.
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The New Deal created by FDR focused on fixing the country through relief, reform, and recovery. The New Deal created many programs, projects, economic reforms, and regulations.
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A Japanese attack on the U.S naval base at Pearl Harbor. This caused the U.S to declare war.
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After the attack on Pearl Harbor caused the U.S to declare war on Japan. Since Japan was an ally Germany decide to declare war on the U.S.
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This allowed the U.S to supply its allies with military supplies and aid while remaining neutral in the war.
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A major U.S victory and the turning point of the war in the pacific.
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Landmark supreme court case that upheld the Japanese camps during WWI.
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This was the final conference between the allies that addressed Europe. Decide how Europe will be divided and occupied after te war ends.
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The first nuclear bomb is dropped on Hiroshima killing 70,000-80,000 people instantly. After the bombs were dropped Japan requests peace.
