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Founding of Jamestowne
The name of the settlement originates from the name of their king. This became the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
Boston Massacre
Deadly riot that took place in Boston, Massachusetts. Started off as just a normal street fight or brawl, commands were incorrectly said and shots were fired on unarmed people. -
Boston Tea Party
American mercantile, political based protest in Boston, Massachusetts. There was approximately 342 chests or containers of tea dumped into British east India Harbor waters. -
Lexington and Concord
The first Military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. Marked they main starting point if the American Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
Most important day in history of America, 56 members of the Second continental congress signed this document in Philadelphia. Mainly summarized all of the colonists motivation for seeking independence. -
Constitutional Convention
Deciding day of how America was to be governed from that point on. Meeting or assembly where important groups or individuals discuss and share ideas about this plan. -
Election of 1800
Held as the 4th quadrennial presidential election. Was a very good election based on both sides running. -
Louisiana Purchase
Was a very important time in American history, doubled the size of the U.S. and more. President Thomas Jefferson was the official in charge at this time and the one that made the decision to buy the land. -
Missouri Compromise
A U.S. federal legislation and made by the government and was to strictly not be altered or changed. This document prevented Northern attempts to prohibit slavery where it is already active. -
Nullification Crisis
Political section crisis of U.S. history. Involved a confrontation between the state of South Carolina and the federal government. -
Battle of Fort Sumter
This bombardment/ attack took place near Charleston, South Carolina. Fight was between the South Carolina Militia, and the United States Army to start the Civil War. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
This event took place at Petersen House, Washington D.C. He was killed because he was believed to overrule the constitution and other laws and ruin the South.