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Oct 12, 1492
Voyage to the New World
Christpher Columbus made four voyages to the New World which was financed by King Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Christopher-Columbus -
Jan 1, 1513
Discovery of Florida
In 1513 Juan Ponce de León landed on the east coast of Florida.
http://www.biography.com/people/juan-ponce-de-le%C3%B3n-9444105#the-fountain-of-youth-and-the-discovery-of-florida -
Establishment of Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent British settlement in North America.
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First Meeting of the House of Burgesses
Governer Yardley created a legislative assembely called the House of Burgesses who met for the first time in Virginia.
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Slaves arrive in Jamestown
The dutch held Africans as captives on board their ships and transferred them to Jamestown to become slaves.
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Mayflower arrives in Massachusetts
About a hundred colonist onboard the Mayflower land in Massachusetts where 40 men signed the Mayflower Compact.
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Pequot War
The Puritans of Massachusetts were slowly spreading and eventually came into contact with the Pequot Indians and took over their land which caused major conflict.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/pequot-massacres-begin -
Salem Witch Trials
After a group of girls in Salem, Massachusetts were claimed to be posessed, almost every girl was put on trial and if guilty were murdered.
http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials -
French and Indian War
A series of battles between Britain and France led the the Seven Years war or French and Indian war. This war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was started by the Sons of Liberty who were protesting for the removal of British troops in America. Shots were fired accidently killing 5 people and soldiers were put and trial and found guilty.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a response to the tea act which put a tax on all imported tea. The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Indians and took over a ship and dumped all the tea into the water.
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First Continental Congress Meeting
This meeting consisted of George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, and others.
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/congress.htm -
The American Revolution
The initial motive of this war was for Ameirca to gain independence from Great Britain.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence states American fundamentals such as All men are created equally. A key author of this was Thomas Jefferson.
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Articles of Confederation
The articles of confederation were adopted by the Continental congress.
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Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was an uprising amongst farmers who suffered from high debt.
http://www.ushistory.org/us/15a.asp -
The Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philedelphia, Pensylvania. This convention consisted of people such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The constitution is also drafted.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/constitutional-convention-convenes-in-philadelphia -
George Washington Election
The electoral college unanimously elected Washington as president. He was Americas first President.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/georgewashington -
Ratification of Bill of Rights
The bill of rights are the first ten amendments of the constitution.
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/ -
John Adams becomes president
John Adams was oficially elected the second president of the United States beating his opponent Thomas Jefferson.
http://millercenter.org/president/biography/adams-campaigns-and-elections -
Thomas Jefferson becomes president
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James Madison becomes 4th president
James Madison was secretary of State to Thomas Jefferson. He beats his opponent Andrew Jackson and became the fourth president of the United States.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/jamesmadison -
War of 1812
America and Great Britain went to war because Great Britain was interfearing with American maritime.
http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812 -
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls convention was held in Seneca Falls New York where powerful women like Elizebeth Cady Stanton spoke out aginst unfair treatment for women. The Seneca Falls Decrelaration was written here.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/seneca-falls-convention-begins
