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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest. Britain was in debt and wanted the colonists in America to help pay their debts American colonists were frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” and then dumped 342 chests of tea that was imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
The battles of Lexington and Concord
These battles were the kick off to the revolutionary war. The revolutionary war was between the colonies and Great Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
On this day 56 people signed the Declaration and on July 4th is when it was approved. This gave the 13 original colonies freedom away from Great Britain and cut ties with them so they could have life as they pleased rather then under someones rules. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
A severe winter of 1777-1778 proved to be a great trial for the American army, and of the 11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge hundreds of them died from disease and being too cold. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The congress had already adopted the articles of confederation but it did not get adopted by all 13 colonies until this day. Land claims between Virginia and Maryland delayed final ratification for almost four more years or this would have been adopted way sooner. -
The Battle of Yorktown
When British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington’s American force.The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence -
The constitution is ratified
This was the day the 9th of 13 states would ratify the US Constitution. It was officially adopted by the US on this day. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
George Washington gave a speech as first president of the united states. This speech was 1419 words long. He gave this speech and sworn upon a bible on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, New York. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
This was a goodbye from George Washington telling them that he was no longer running for president and would be letting other people running against one another knowing that he could win again if he ran. He advised American citizens to view themselves as a cohesive unit and avoid political parties and issued a special warning to be wary of attachments and entanglements with other nations. He did not what us to separate into different parties. -
The death of George Washingyon
He was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and served two terms as the first U.S. president. He was a very trusted man. -
Election Day, 1800
This was the 4th presidential election. Jefferson and Burr both got 73 votes making it a tie which had never happened. The election had to be decided by the house of representatives. This was written in the constitution so they already knew what to do. -
Marbury vs. Madison
This was a court case. American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes, and some government actions that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
A two-day civil disturbance in New York City evolving from what was originally a small-scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys into a citywide gang war. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
It was stretched to every southern state by 1870 and was know as the white superiors. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
by the early 1880s controlled some 90 percent of U.S. refineries and pipelines. Oil is something that has made America a lot of money to this day. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
A few days after he made the first call to Watson and said "Mr.Watson, i want you, come here" this is a very popular phrase today. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This was a race to the open lands or lands that were not claimed where no one had settled yet. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
It was an immigration station that served for 60 years. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
inspired by the real-life economic struggles during the Gold Standard. This book was banned in Detroit for having "no value to children" and showing negativity to children -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
He was the youngest person to become president at 42 years old. He took this spot after Mckinley was killed. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
merger for 492 Million now worth 15.12 billion dollars. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
After making this company ford released his first car using bicycle wheels for tires. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
Tarbell meticulously documented the aggressive techniques Standard Oil employed to outmaneuver and, where necessary, roll over whoever got in its way. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
Ratified in 1913. This amendment established Congress's right to impose a Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
This was an immigration station that also helped save immigrants. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
allowing voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. But was soon ratified -
The Empire State Building Opens
President Hoover presses a button in Washington, D.C., officially opening the building and turning on the Empire State Building's lights for the very first time. It was 102 stories to the top. It was constructed to win a race to make the tallest building.
