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Massacre at Mystic
the first documented "total war". The English force slaughtered all Pequot they came in contact with. -
The Scalp Act
to achieve the status of a warrior, and placate the spirits of the dead. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest. It was the first significant defiance made by the American Colonists. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
British marched up to Boston. It was what signaled the Revolutionary war. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
It was a major victory against the British, and it provided the confidence that the colonist needed to win further battles. It was a huge step in our independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The declaration was created to separate America from Great Britain. To gain independence. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
It was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. This time is where the American Forces became a true fighting unit. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
It was a great trial for the American Army. Hundred had died from disease. They had run low on supplies, there was no where to go because of the winter weather. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
He is a known traitor. He led the British army in a battle against the very men who he once commanded. -
The Battle of Cowpens
It was a very strategic win for the Americans against the British in South Carolina. It was a rare win for the Americans and slowed the British down from completely invading North Carolina. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
It made the states looses some of their power. It created a weak government so this was able to build it back up. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War. It started the new nation's Independence. -
The 3/5ths Compromise
where each slave would be counted as 3/5 of a person for population. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
First president sworn into the White House. First official new government frame. -
The Constitution is Ratified
When the Bill of Rights were added to the Constitution to make the Anti-Federalists happy. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington announcing his retirement. His political advice to the country. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington helped fight in the American Revolution, and he also helped create and sign the Constitution -
Election Day, 1800
The first election where more than one candidate competed, and campaigned. The first republican and demacrate debate. -
Marbury vs. Madison
established the power of the Judicial branch for the Supreme Court. Gains constitutional respect. -
Slave Trade Ends in the United States
The end of all slave ownership in the United States. Allowed black men to have new opportunities. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The U.Si victory broke the power of the Indian's and ended the treat of an Indian Confederacy. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
It helped shaped American's seapower. The American's had removed the crew and set the Guerriere on fire. Later going back to Boston to tell about the victory. -
The Battle of Baltimore
It was a successful victory towards the British, and it also ended the battle of 1812. It defeated the British naval. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The greatest American land victory of the war. The victory has boosted the Americans pride, and their will to win. The Star Spangled Banner was also created during this time. -
The Missouri Compromise
maintained a balance of free and slaved states. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Jackson had won the election which created the democratic power in politics at that time. He later won again in 1832 because of an electoral college landslide. -
Indian Removal Act
gave the government the right o kick out the Indian's west of the Mississippi. -
Trail of Tears
the trail that led the removal of the Indian's. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
led a rebellion of enslaved people. The national discourse over slavery. -
The Battle of the Alamo
It was a 13 day hold out, so that Houston could go gather other people to lead to the Victory for Texas. It ended up leading to the death of Santa Anna in farther battles. "Remember the Alamo". -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
The Treaty brought an end to the Mexican-American War. Mexico's territory was halved in size, and the US doubled in size. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
Required slaves who ran away to go back to their owners even if they went to a free state. -
Dred Scott Decision
a way to stop debate about slavery in the territories. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
It was one of the largest disturbance, and the largest scene of gang violence. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
He was the president that freed the slaves, and created the Emancipation Proclamation. He played a huge role in out history, and is known to be one of the greatest presidents to this day. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
It was the first state to secede from the Union. It was the beginning of many states, and it was also one of the small events that led to the start of the Civil War. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The first major battle that led to the Civil War. It was significant because it showed that the war was real, and that the country's fate would not be decided by one loss. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation proclaimed the freedom of all slaves. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
It was a turn in the war because it forced General Lee, and his army to return to their own country so that they could collect more supplies, and etc. -
13th Amendment
It was a way to officially end slavery. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse was significant in American culture because it was the form that was signed when General Lee had surrendered. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse was the beginning of the country's transition to peace and reunification after the Civil War. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
A group of white men that rained terror on the black race. Killed many black people. -
14th Amendment
It granted citizenship to ALL American born or naturalized in the United Sates. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
dominated and took over the oil industry. The first great U.S. business. -
15th Amendment
It gave African-America men the right to vote. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
The telephone revolutionized communication. It helped people be able to communicate. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
The greatest Native American victory in the Plains Indian War. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
A race estimated with about 100,000 to claim unowned land of former Indian territory -
Battle of Wounded Knee
ended the Indian resistance, and the white settlers gained the power. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
An immigration station. It was a place where immigrants began the process of become an American. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
established the constitutionality of racial segregation. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
The sinkage of the boat incited United States passion against Spain. It was the third strike for Spain and caused the US to intervene in the war. The key battle in the Spanish American War. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
FIrst published in 1900. The story become enormously popular, and became a classic of American literature. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
Financed the founding of the Federal Steel Company. It was the largest enterprise ever launched in America. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Teddy was a very active and strong president. He used his position to shape legislation, and influence the media. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
It would become one of the largest motor companies in the world today. He changed the way manufacturing companies operated. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
She wrote these articles to be able to exposed the Standard Oil Company and their unfair practices. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
It was made to make the spread of diseases decreased, and to be able to control and enforce the new immigration laws. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
It allowed congress to be able to tax fro any American. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
It eliminated corruption, and and reduce the influence on other political parties. It allowed American's to vote who they wanted to. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
t was one of the first miscarriage of justice in American legal history. The two people were murdered because of a basis doubtful ballistic evidence. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
It was the first commercial broadcast. It first aired because of the election of 1920, and the results, so that people could hear without having to read the newspaper. It was a huge advance in technology. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
was a bribery scandal involving the administration of United States. They accepted large amounts of money, and gifts for private oil companies -
1st Miss American Pageant
It was a new beginning for women. It was about demonstrating a range of skills, leadership skills, poise, and artistic talents. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
It was the first significant contribution of the development and appreciation of sports all around the world. it was held in Chamonix. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
It embodies the American spirit. It is known as one of the greatest literary document in its time. The American economy soared, and having major prosperity for nations. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
One of the most important cases in American History. It was about a young science teacher who was accused of teaching evolution in violation with the laws of Tennessee. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
He was one of the first people to fly solo and nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
It was the first full commercially successful full-length feature film. First with actors speaking and singing on screen. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
mass murder of a group of unarmed gang members in Chicago. Intense rivalry for control of the illegal liquor traffic. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
It was the beginning that led to a series of chain events that started the Great Depression. It was a 10 year economic slump that affected almost everyone in the US. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
It was the nation's best-loved patriot song. It was a song that American's could sing to express their love for the flag and the idea and thought behind it. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building was the a major progress of modern technology and innovation. It also showed the economic strength of the United States. -
Battle of the Philippines
It was a huge victory for the US. It almost completely destroyed Japan's navy. It opened up the doors for future takedown.