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English colony at Jamestown Virginia
The first English colony is created at Jamestown, and experiences conflict initially -
First Africans brought to North America
ships brought African American slaves to the Americas for work -
Pilgrims land at Plymouth
In Plymouth, Pilgrims seeking religious freedom arrive -
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French and Indian War Begins
Ends 1763. Also known as the Seven Year's War. Fought between the French and the British. -
Boston Massacre
Conflict occured between a mob and the British, resulting in a brief fight. -
Boston Tea Party
As a political protest, the Freedom Fighters dressed as Indians and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor -
The Declaration of Independence
PodCastThe Declaration of Independence was written, which outlined the idea of freedom and independence from Britain -
Revolutionary War Ends (Treaty of Paris)
A treaty that was signed to end the American Revolutionary War -
Shay's Rebellion
Ends 1787. A rebellion of farmers led by Shay that were upset with taxing -
Constitution Ratified
The date that U.S. Constitution was ratified -
Whiskey Rebellion
A protest of the first tax imposed of a domestic product by the new government -
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Ended 1806.
The beginning of the expedition to explore the newly aquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase. -
War of 1812
A military conflict between the US and the UK and its allies over financial and foreign policies. -
Missouri Compromise
A compromise which regulated slavery in western territory that declared no states above the 36 degrees 30 minutes parallel line be slave states. -
Trail of Tears
Forced relocations by the U.S. governmetn on the Native Americans -
Texan Indepence
Texas was declared independent from Mexico -
Mexican American War
Ended 1848.
A war with Mexico that ended in America's ownership of several states. -
Gold Rush
A period of time where gold mining was at high demand due to a depressed economy. -
Compromise of 1850
Attempt to create a peaceful relation between the South and the North. -
Kansas Nebraska Act
An act that founded Kansas and Nebraska, but they were controversially given the right to slaves if agreed by popular soverignty. -
Abraham Lincoln elected President
The election of Abrahan Lincoln which prompted the secession of Southern States. -
Civil War
Civil War WebsiteEnded 1865. A war fought by the U.S. and the Confederate States of America, resulting from the Souther states secession over many issues and largely slavery. -
Transcontinental Railroad completed
A golden spike was driven into the First Continental Railroad to signal its completion -
Reconstruction Ends
The end of the push for racial equality in the south after the abolition of slavery.
