APUSH Timeline

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  • First successful English colony founded in Jamestown, Virginia. This was the first settlement made in America that lasted long enough for people to live there.

    First successful English colony founded in Jamestown, Virginia. This was the first settlement made in America that lasted long enough for people to live there.

  • Mayflower Compact signed. This was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.

    Mayflower Compact signed. This was the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony.

  • First Thanksgiving was held. This celebration signified the Pilgrims' and the Wampanoag indians' first harvest/celebration together.

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  • 2nd Chesapeake colony founded in. This was the first proprietary colony.

  • Continental Congress improved a resolution of independence. This would give America its independence.

  • Founders of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. This is the official document of Americas independence; the signing approved Americas independence

    Founders of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. This is the official document of Americas independence; the signing approved Americas independence

  • George Washington celebrated by giving his soldiers a double ration of rum. This means that tis holiday is so important and significant that the president even celebrated it with his soldiers.

  • Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. This is important because 2 presidents died on the 50th anniversary of Americas independence.

    Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. This is important because 2 presidents died on the 50th anniversary of Americas independence.

  • First shots of the Civil War fired at the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina. This marked the beginning of the civil war.

    First shots of the Civil War fired at the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina. This marked the beginning of the civil war.

  • The North won the battle at Mills Spring Fort. This was a victory for the North during the civil war.

  • The North won the battle at Roanoke Island. This was another victory for the North during the Civil War.

  • The North won the battle at Fort Donelson. This was also a victory for the North during Civil War, making it very strong.

    The North won the battle at Fort Donelson. This was also a victory for the North during Civil War, making it very strong.

  • Women Christian Temperance Union (WTCU) founded. This was the first mass organization among women devoted to social reform with a program.

    Women Christian Temperance Union (WTCU) founded. This was the first mass organization among women devoted to social reform with a program.

  • Jane Addams started a settlement house in Chicago. This was the most famous settlement house and it helped immigrants living in crowded communitites.

    Jane Addams started a settlement house in Chicago. This was the most famous settlement house and it helped immigrants living in crowded communitites.

  • Margaret Sanger coins the term "birth control". Birth control was able to decrease the rate of pregnancy, therefore women could work more.

  • Margaret Sanger was convicted & sent to prison for 30 days. This shows that women were still not able to share/present their own ideas just yet.