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Salem Witch Trials
Occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the Devil's magic—and 20 were executed. ... (Salem Village is present-day Danvers, Massachusetts; colonial Salem Town became what's now Salem.) -
Territory Established
when they established the territory it was known as Arkasaw -
Indian Peace Treaty
Intended to bring peace to the area by relocating the Native Americans to reservations in Indian Territory and away from European-American settlement -
The Trail of Tears
It was called the trail of tears because of all the indians that died on it during the Indian removal. -
Gold fever
The California Gold Rush (1848–1855) when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. -
Civil War
Started in Apr 12, 1861 Ended in May 13, 1865
First battle: Battle of Fort Sumter
Last battle: Battle of Palmito Ranch
President: Abraham Lincoln
Bloodiest day: Battle of Antietam -
Great Chicago Fire
Began on the night of October 8, in or around a barn located on the property of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary at 137 DeKoven Street on the city's southwest side. -
The KKK Marches in Washington
The Ku Klux Klan marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. The organized event brought 25,000 members in full regalia to the city. Demonstrating at the height of their power, the KKK was a national fraternal organization founded on the premise of white supremacy. The KKK attacked the social and political rights of African Americans, immigrants, Catholics, and Jews. -
The Children March in Birmingham
When the arrest and jailing of King did little to attract more protestors, SCLC staff member James Bevel proposed recruiting local students, arguing that while many adults may be reluctant to participate in demonstrations for fear of losing their jobs, their children had less to lose. -
World Trade Center bombing
kills 6 and injures at least 1040 -
Oklahoma City Bombing
The powerful explosion blew off the building’s entire north wall. the death toll stood at 168 people. The list of the deceased included 19 young children who were in the building’s day care center at the time of the blast. More than 650 other people were injured in the bombing.
