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Asian Peoples Migrate to America
The first people to migrate to America were nomadic hunters. They migrated between 10,000 BC to 20,000 BC. They crossed a massive structure called the Land Bridge. -
Period: 100 to
Early American History
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Oct 8, 1492
Coloumbus reaches North America
Christopher Columbus set sail for a new route to Asia in 1492. He took three ships called the Pinta, the Nina, and the Santa Maria. He ended up landing in what is now North America -
"pilgrams" settle in plymouth
The pilgrims settled in North Americato escape the Church of England. They lived in Holand for 12 years before coming to America on the boat, the Mayflower. The voyage made it to Plymouth 65 days later. -
colonies declare independence
On July 4th 1776 the United States of America declared their independence from Great Britain. This started the Revolutionary War. The war ended in 1783 and gave the United States its independence. -
The constitution is ratified
In 1788 the Consitiution was ratified because of the defects in the Aritcles of Confederation. 9 of the 13 states had to sign to make the document. On May 20th, 1790 the U.S. Constitution was made. -
George Washington becomes President
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United States purchases Louisiana Territory
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Supreme Court rules against Dred Scott
The case of Dred Scott took place in 1857. The case was if the U.S. Constitution protected slaves. The Supreme Court decided Scott was guilty, considered the worst decision made by the Supreme Court. -
The confederacy is formed Civil War begins
In 1861 the Confederacy is formed and the Civil War begins. Consider the most deadly of all U.S wars. The Confederacy was led by Jefferson Davis. -
Civil War ends. Slavery is now Illegal.
In 1865 the Civil War ends with the North winning. It became illeagal to own slaves in the United States. 620,000 Americans died by the end of the Civil War
