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Sep 2, 1492
Columbus discovered America
Columbus sets sail. Finds the Americas by accident. -
Sep 6, 1513
Balboa claims all land on Pacific Ocean for Spain
Settled on the land of Hispanolia. Crossed the Isthmus of Panama. -
Sep 6, 1521
Ponce de Leon explores Florida
Searched for the fountain of youth. Was lost at sea trying to leave Mexico. -
Sep 6, 1532
Pizarro crushes Incans
Captured the leader of the Incan tribe. Took advantage of their economic state. -
Sep 6, 1534
Cartier explores the St.Lawrence River
Was ordered by the King to find gold. Discovered an important waterway to Asia. -
Sep 6, 1539
De Soto explores the Southeast and discovers the Mississippi River.
Returned with treasures and was admitted into the Order of Santiago. Was in search of gold and silver. -
Sep 6, 1540
Cabrillo explores present-day Southwest.
Cabrillo named San Salvador. He also explored the San Miguel Island. -
Sep 6, 1542
Cabrillo explores California coast for Spain
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Sep 6, 1558
Elizabeth I becomes queen of England
Queen Elizabeth encouraged exploration. United the United Kindom under Protestant rule. -
Sep 6, 1565
Spanish build fortress at St. Augustine.
St.Augustine was the first European settlement. -
Sep 6, 1565
English crush Irish uprising
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Sep 6, 1577
Drake circumnavigates the globe
Drake became a pirate and an expert in stealing. Was knighted as for his abilities. -
Raleigh founds Roanoke colony
Roanoke colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'. They ran out of food and supplies and when the supplies ship came back, they were all missing. -
England defeats Spanish Armada
Spanish Armada was made of giant ships that were easy to take down in battle. During battle a storm blew through and lost them the war. -
James I becomes king of England
James I grants permission for the House of Burgesses. But does not want them to feel any sense of confidence and regrets his decision. -
Spain and England sign peace treaty
The treaty was intended to end the dispute about Columbus's return. -
Virginia colony founded at Jamestown
Jamestown was the first English settlement. They didn't think through their settlement and ran out of food and supplies. -
Charles II restored to English throne
Charles II took over after Cromwell. He restored the beliefs of Charles I. -
French exploration down Mississippi River under La Salle
In search of spices, treasures, and gold they searched the river. They weren't disappointed. -
Georgia colony founded
The Georgia colony was created by Oglethorpe. It was created to protect the Carolinas. -
Peter Zenger Case
The case showed how corrupt politics are. Zenger pleaded that he wrote the truth. -
John Zenger tried with libel
John Peter Zenger is tried or seditious libel. His lawyer convinces the jury that truth is a defense against libel. -
Ben Franklin founds Fire Department
Franklin begins Fire Department in Philadelphia. -
George Whitefield spreads Great Awakening
Churches become dull and loose hellfire effect. Relgion is questioned and predestination is doubted. -
Trade in the the shores of Lake Erie
British traders begin working shores of Lake Erie. This starts competition with French. -
South Carolina Slave Revolt
Slaves tried to march to Spanish Florida. They were stopped byt the militia. -
England declares war on Spain
England declares war on Spain. Florida Spaniards and Georgia and South Carolina colonists fight. -
Philadelphia has highest population
Philadelphia is the largest city in America at the time. Population is up to 13,000. -
Slaves Hung in Charleston
50 slaves are hung in Charleston, South Carolina. They had plans of another revolt. -
Princeton University created.
College of New Jersey founded. This is now called Princeton University. -
Halifax founded
Halifax, Nova Scotia founded. -
Coal mine opens in Virginia.
First American coal mine ever opens in Virginia. -
Iron Act Passed
The Iron Act is passed by the English Parliament. This limits the growth of the iron industry in the American colonies. -
Currency Act Passed
The Currency Act is passed by the English Parliament. This bans the issuing of paper money in the New England colonies. -
French Indian War Erupts
The French and Indian War starts. Washington leads American colonists to victory over the French. -
Spain takes Louisiana
Spain takes Louisiana from France. -
Pontiac begins seige of Detroit
Pontiac begins siege of Detroit. This starts other wars. -
Patrick Henry recites speech
Patrick Henry delivers his famous "Parsons" speech. -
Proclamation of 1763 signed
King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763. No English settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Thomas Hutchinson Attacked
A mob attacks the home of Thomas Hutchinson. His family escaped unharmed. -
Stamp Act Congress meets
The Stamp Act Congress meets in NYC with a representative from nine colonies. They create a petition protesting the Stamp Act. -
Seven Virginia Resolutions presented
Patrick Henry says only Virginia can tax Virginia. He says that if it's treason he'll make the most of it. -
The Stamp Act is passed
The Act is passed by English Parliament. America's tax money goes straight to England instead of to their own legislatures. -
The Quartering Act is passed
This requires Americans to house British troops. It outrages families because most soldiers are rude and demanding and sometimes violent -
The Sons of Liberty is formed
This is an underground organization opposed to the Stamp Act. -
Quartering Act refused
NYC refuses to comply to the Quartering Act -
Stamp Act repealed
King George repeals the Stamp Act after debate of English Parliament. Ben Franklin warned them of chance of a revolution if it wasn't repealed. -
Violence breaks out between soldiers and colonists
A battle breaks out between armed colonists and soldiers because they were refusing to comply to the Quartering Act -
Massachusetts disolves general court
Legislature defies governer of massachusetts orders to revoke Adam's circular letter. -
Violence between soldiers and the sons of liberty
Violence breaks out between the colonists and soldiers over the posting of broadsheets. -
Trial begins for Boston Massacre soldiers
They are represented by John Adams. They end up winning the case, only two are charged the rest are given a branding and let go. -
Virginia House of Burgesses appoints an eleventh member
Members of the committee include, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee. A few months later New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and South Carolina follow Virginia. -
Tea act is in effect
This puts a tax on all tea imports and exports. Its a huge tax revenue and colonists are outraged -
Bostonians gather to hear Sam Adams
Sam Adams tells them Royal Governor Hutchinson has repeated his command to not allow the ships out of the harbor until the tea taxes are paid. -
Bostonions boycott British goods
Bostonions boycott the import and export of British goods after the Boston Port Bill was passed. -
Coercive Acts is passed
Americans call these the Intolerable Acts. All harbors are shut down until the tea taxes are paid. -
Dutch recognize America
Dutch recognizes America as a result of negotiations conducted in the Netherlands by John Adams. -
Washington talks to his office about rebelling
Washington talks his office out of rebellion. In effect he preserves the American democracy. -
No more slavery in Massachusettes
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts abolishes slavery in Massachusettes -
Land Ordinance of 1785
This said that the acreage of the Old Northwest will be sold and the profit would be used to pay off national debt. -
Convention at Annapolis Maryland
Only five states showed up and it was canceled. It was a miserable fail. -
Northwest ordinance of 1787
This created the Northwest Territories. The land could be bought from the government by individuals. -
Shays Rebellion
Farmers from Massachusettes were being evicted. They were also being charged withhigh taxes, and imprisonment for debt. They take action and attack the Springflield arsenal. -
Constitutional Convention
THis is held in Philadelphia. George Washington is the chairman, they discuss contents of the constitution. -
New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution
New Hampshire had rejected it before. It was the ninth state to ratify it. -
George Washington for president
Chosen by the electoral college. He is America's first president. -
French National Assembly
The French National Assembly creates the Declaration of Rights of Man. This presses for freedom of man in speech, press, and assembly. -
Bill of rights
the bill of rights is passed. A list of 10 basic amendments is ratified. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington opposes making allies or enemies in other countrys' wars. He encourages America to stay neutral and not be in favor of any certain countries -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
General Wayne leads army into the Battle of Fallen Timbers. He defeats the Indians. This opens up ohio to whote settlement. -
Washingtons Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was printed in the newspapers. In this he calls for America to be aware of getting involved with foreign affairs. -
XYZ affair
The French demand a $10 million loan and bribes or else France won't negotiate a treaty with the United States. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
THis gives the president power to deport foreigners thought to be dangerous to our country. Immigrants could also be imprisoned. -
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
The resolutions declare the Alien and Sedition Acts to unconstitutional. They provide the basis for the doctrine of states' rights. -
George Washington dies
George Washington died in his home at Mount Vernon. Lee delivers the most famous eulogy. -
Jefferson becomes third president
efferson and his running mate Aaron Burr had the same amount of electoral votes. The House or Representatives voted for Jefferson. -
Embargo Act of 1807
This stops all exports to Britain and France in protest of their wars interfering with our shipping.It was very uneffective and very unpopular. -
Hartdford Convention
Federalists cwant to repeal the 3/5s compromise. This limits presidents to one term and forbade presidents from all coming from the same state. -
Treaty of 1812
A peace treaty ending the War of 1812 is signed at Ghent, Belgium. There were no gains or losses in the treaty, making the war kind of pointless. -
Jackson is a national hero
Jackson proves to be a hero at the Battle of New orleans. -
Era of Good Feelings
Monroe is elected and he creates a 'one party' system. -
Treaty of 1824
The treaty of 1824 is passed. This promotes the protections of American Indutries. -
American Society for the Promotion of Temperance
American Society for the Promotion of Temperance founded in Boston. They stand against alcohol abuse. -
Tariff of Abominations
Tariff is passed,raising the protective Tariff of 1824, passes through Congress. President Adams signs it. -
South Carolina Exposition
Calhoun writes the South Carolina Exposition. It states that the Tariff of 1828 unconstitutional. -
Election of 1828
Andrew Jackson is elected President and his vice president is John Calhoun. -
the Liberator.
The Liberator is published. Written by Garrison -
Force Bill
Proposed by Jackson t enforce the provisions of the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832. -
The Female Anti-Slavery Society
Its organized in Philidelphia. The American Anti-Slavery Society is organized by Theodore Weld and Arthur and Lewis Tappan. -
Compromise Tariff of 1833
Created by Henry Clay.includes a gradual cutback in tariffs, The south is happy with this. -
Jackson issues a proclamation against South Carolinaís threat to secede
South Carolina raises a volunteer army unit to repel any invasions. -
OverSpeculation of Land
Over speculation of land begins. This is followed by land butchery. -
Marshall dies
john Marshall dies. Jackson chooses Taney to succeed him -
Transcendentalism begins
Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes Nature-.he essay sets some of the ideas that are known as Transcendentalism. -
Harrison dies
Harrison dies after one month in office.JohnTyler becomes the president. -
Harrison died
Harrison dies after a month of presidency. Tyler succeeds Harrison. -
Aroostook war
The Aroostook War over Maine boundary. -
Polk wins election
Polk defeats Clay in the Manifest Destiny -
Texas annexation
Texas is finally annexed into the United States -
Mexican War begins
Congress declares war. Mexican troops attack U.S. troops over territory nearthe Rio Grande. -
Uited States boundary
Mexico and US clash over the Texas boundary -
United States settles
the United States settles Oregon dispute. britain and America are on good terms -
Seneca Falls Convention
Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York.Here they discuss womens rights. -
Seneca Falls Convetion
Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York.Here they discuss womens rights. -
Guadalupe Hidalgo
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is created -
Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush begins. THousands move to California. -
Taylor dies
Taylor passes away. Fillmore succeeds Taylor. -
Compromise of 1850
Includes the Fugitive Slave Law. Handled the issue of slavery in the North -
Pierce wins election
Pierce beats Scott in run for presidency -
Kansas- Nebraska Act
Gave Kansas popular soverignty. Led to Bleeding Kansas.