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Colonists arrive in Jamestown, VA
Here some of the first colonist's arrives and almost all died. Lack of food and disease killed many and most thought the whole colony would perish, but Lorde De La Ware, the new governor of the town saved the day. -
The First Great Awakening
(Not exact date.) In the 1730's to 1740's the colonies were aroused in a sense of spiritual awareness. Religion was reinforced, and many "found the Lord" again. -
The Boston Tea Party
After many taxations from the British, the colonists were fed up and decided to have a demonstration. A group of colonists dressed up Native Americans and dumped Tea imported from England into the harbor. -
Revolutionary War
The new nation fought the British for their freedom and won independence. -
The Mexican American War
This war was fought between MExicao and the US. The US won a great amount of land during this war. -
The American Civil War
This was was fought between the Confederacy and the Union over slavery and tariffs. The Northerners won, slavery was abolished and factories reigned in America. -
William McKinley becomes president
William McKinely became the last president of the 19th century. He helped win the Spanish American War and boosted commerse in the US.
