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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
Columbus left Europe in August of 1492 to find a west trade route to India, or “The Indies.” He took three ships, the “Niña”, the “Pinta”, and the “Santa Maria.” The crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and landed in America, thinking it was India. They were welcomed by the Natives, and received many gifts. -
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13 Original Colonies
The 13 Colonies were the first settlements in America. They were Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maryland, Conneticuit, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a war fought between Britain and France over the territory west of the 13 colonies. It has also been named the Seven Year's War. -
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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution is when the United States changed their way of producing goods to something more efficient. It was a very important time, although no one is quite sure exactly when it began or ended. -
The Boston Tea Party
After the Tea Act was placed on the colonists, they were very upset. So, the Sons of Liberty, a political party, disguised themselves as natives and invaded a British ship, dumping all the tea into the harbor. -
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Revolutionary War
War of Independence for America. This is when the United States declared their freedom from Great Britain, resulting in a War. -
Constitution
This is the day when the Constitution was officially published. It discusses the government and the rights of the people. -
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Lewis and Clark Journey
After President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, he wanted to map out the area. He sent Merriwether Lewis, who recruited William Clark, on the journey to expand the United States of America. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise was the line between the slave states and free states. It also allowed the state of Missouri into the Union. -
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Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas is when people were trying to decide to make Kansas a slave state or not. Pro and anti slavery people moved in to the state to sway the vote in their favor. The different parites fought often, and there was always bloodshed.
