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Jamestown 1607
This was the first city founded in the New World. Jamestown, Virginia. -
Mayflower Compact
The first signing of self-government. -
French & Indian War
Also known as the 7 years war was North American conflict that was part of a conflict between Great Britain and France. -
Proclamation of 1763
It was issued October 7, 1763, by King George III following Great Britain's obtaned from the French territory in North America after the end of the French & Indian War. -
Lexington & Concord
First battle in the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
Stated that the thirteen American colonies are no longer apart of the British Empire. -
Valley Forge
A camp George Washington kept his men during the harsh and cold winter of 1777-1778 -
Battle of Saratoga
Decisive win for Americans over the British. -
Battle of Yorktown
This is where General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washingtons army. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
This ended the United States War for Independence. -
Constitutional Convention
Held to revise the Articles of Confederation -
Washingtons Term
He was elected as the first president in the United States. 2 Terms. -
Washington's Farewell Adress
Towards the end of his second term he declined of the Presidency of the United States. -
John Adam's Term
The 2nd president of the United States and also one of the founding fathers. -
Thomas .Jefferson Elected
"Revolution of 1800" It was called this because there was a long decision on who should be president and a war that had gone on in 1798 -
Louisiana Purchase
The purpose was to buy New Orleans for shipping goods but ended up getting the whole land. Took a lot of land for North America. -
Maybury vs. Madison
Marbury requested the Supreme Court to force the new Secretary of State James Madison to deliver the documents. -
War of 1812
Military Conflict between America and Great Britain which lead to American Independence. -
Monroe Doctrine
This stated that the United States would neither interfere with existing European colonies or European countries -
Trail of Tears
Given to the ethnic cleansing and forced relocation of Native American nations, following the Indian Removal Act -
Texas Annexation
Texas annexed into the U.S. in the year of 1845 organized by Sam Houston -
Fort Sumter
First shots fired starting the Civil War. -
Treaty of Paris 1863
A signing in which ended the French & Indian War. -
Seige of Vicksburg
The turning point in the Civil War. Cut off all communication for the Mississippi port. -
Appomattox Court House
This is where Robert E. Lee surrendered ending the Civil War. -
Lincolns Assisnation
On good Friday Lincoln attended a play and was shot in the back of the head. -
Amendment 13
It abolished slavery unless it was for a punishment do to a crime. -
Andrew Jackson's Impeached
The House of Represntatives recieved 10+ on articles of his crimes and crimes less than a felony. -
Ammendment 14
Gave slaves the rights to be a citizen of the United States. -
Amendment 15
Gave slaves the right to vote in the United States.