Emerging Nation

American Revolution

Apr 19, 1775

The American Revolution was the turning point for the colonist to gain their freedom.
"EXPLORE The American Revolution." The American Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2013.

Washington's Presidency

Apr 30, 1789

The first president of the United States is elected.
"George Washington Photos." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2013.

Bill of Rights

Dec 15, 1791

The first !0 Amendments to the Constitition, known as The Bill of Rights, was ratified.
"Bill of Rights (1791)." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Bill of Rights (1791)." Image. National Archives. American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Invention of The Cotton Gin

Jan 13, 1793

the Cotton Gin was created by Eli Whitney in the year 1793. it revolutionized the way that cotton was harvested, making it much easier and faster.
Watts, Tim. "cotton gin." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Cotton Gin." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Dec. 2013. Web. 12 Jan. 2014.

The Market Revolution

Jan 13, 1793

Following the American Revolution, the Market Revolution grew and created a new era of industry.
"The Market Revolution: Crash Course US History #12." YouTube. YouTube, 26 Apr. 2013. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Market Revolution." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Dec. 2013. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Ed O’Donnell – Follow up." Teaching American History in SW Washington. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Fugitive Slave Act

Feb 12, 1793

An act that made it illegal for people to help run away slaves. it said that slaves that run away are to be captured and sent back to their masters, even if in a fee state/territory.
"Fugitive Slave Act (1793)." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Fugitive Slave Laws." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 01 Mar. 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

the Louisiana Purchase was a vast expanse of land that the US aquired from France. The Purchase of te Lousiana territory can be tied in with the feeling of expansion through manifest destiny.
Dobson, John. "Louisiana Purchase." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Louisiana Purchase." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Jan. 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Manifest Destiny

Apr 13, 1845

First coined in 1845, the name Manifest Destiny was used to describe the feeling for expansion of The United States.
Crawford, Mark. "manifest destiny." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Manifest Destiny." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 01 Oct. 2014. Web. 11 Jan. 2014.

Seneca Falls Convention

Jul 19, 1848

Leaders for women's Rights got together and held the Seneca Falls Convention.
"Seneca Falls Convention." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Seneca Falls Convention." Image. Library of Congress. American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Jan 13, 1852

Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe, was published in the year 1852. this book really opened peoples eyes about how bad slavery was.
"The Divisive Politics of Slavery." The Americas: Reconstruction to the 21st Century. California ed. N.p.: McDougal Littell, 2003. 156-65. Print.
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Kansas Nebraska Act: Bleeding Kansas

May 30, 1854

The Kansas Nebraska Act created the new territories in the US. The bitter border wars over wether those territories should be slave states or not became very violent.
"Kansas-Nebraska Act." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"American Experience: TV's Most-watched History Series." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 11 Jan. 2014.

Dred Scott Decision

Mar 13, 1857

Slave Dred Scott sues for his freedom after being moved to a free territory. The supreme court denied that he should be free because of that.
"Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom." PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2014.

Lincoln Elected President

Nov 6, 1860

Abraham Lincoln was elected president of The United States.
O'Brien, Steven. "Abraham Lincoln." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Abraham Lincoln." Image. Library of Congress. American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

The South Secedes: The Confederate states Are Created

Feb 8, 1861

Following the election of Lincoln to president, the south decides to secede and form The Confederate States of America.
"Confederate States of America." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
"Confederate States of America flag." Flag. American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.

Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil War was started over the disagreements between southern and northern states over slavery.
"AMERICAN CIVIL WAR:." 925Rebellion. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Oct. 2013