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1500 BCE
First Sign of Candy
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1492
Columbian Exchange
The transformation of goods, ideas, tools, people, and animals. Old world brought many diseases to the old world and the old world gained new foods and culture. (In class videos and worksheets) -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus Arrives in United States
Treated natives harshly and unfairly. Caused many deaths in new un-explored lands. (Notes) -
1534
English Reformation
The Church of England broke away from the authority of the King and the Roman Cathloic Church (http://www.bbc.co.uk) -
Jamestown Colonization
Not successful in the beginning but ended up making Catholic profit from tobacco which fueled there colonization. (Reading) -
Plymouth Colonization
One of the first colonizations in the New World by Britain. Founded by Puritans who left the Roman Church due to religious persecution. https://www.history.com -
French and Indian War begins
The fight over land rights between French and Britain and partially Indians. Won by Britain. http://geo.msu.edu/extra/geogmich/frenchindian_war.html -
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Industrial Revolution
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Proclamation Line of 1763
Ended the French and Indian war. (Work Sheets and Reading) -
Virginia Stamp Act
Raised taxes drastically and caused tension in colonies http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrvar.cfm -
Boston Tea Party
The protest of pouring the overtaxed tea into the Boston harbor https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
The Treaty of Paris, 1783
King George finally recognizes the colonies as the United State of America, which ended the revolution https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris -
Clothing Ordered for Massachusetts Colony
Clothing was ordered then traded for the colony. Ordered about 300 suits, 400 shirts, and 400 shoes https://www.shmoop.com/history-american-fashion/timeline.html -
High-waisted Style Dresses Created
The "Empire Style" of dresses became very popular and in style throughout the 19th century https://www.shmoop.com/history-american-fashion/timeline.html -
The Cotton Gin Creation
Grew the cotton industry dramatically because it made cleaning the fresh produce much easier. Thought to deacrease slave needs in the U.S but really just raised the desirve for more help. (Documents and Worksheets in Class) -
Louisiana Purchase
The addition of present day Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Oklahoma etc (https://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/louisiana-purchase) -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Their mission was to explore the unknown territory, establish trade with the Natives and affirm the sovereignty of the United States in the region (In Class Video) -
Oregon Trail
The movement of people from original lands to Oregon in search of new life and new opportunities. (Oregon Trail Video Game) -
Indian Removal Act
Signed by President Andrew Jackson forcing the Indians to move out of there homes from there lands, west of the Mississippi River. (Worksheets in class) -
Trail of Tears
Attached to the trail of tears. The miserable pathway of Indians being forced out of there homes by (Famous Painting) -
Manifest Destiny
The God-given right to expand westward (Discussed in class) (Manifest Destiny) -
California Gold Rush
The big move to California for the great supply of gold. People from all over the world - (Not just the U.S) (Readings In Class) -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The fight between the U.S and Mexico ends. The U.S gains a ton of land and peace with Mexico finally forms. (https://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/war/wars_end_guadalupe.html) -
The Underground Railroad
Led many slaves to freedom do to Harriet Tubman's generous aid https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/underground-railroad -
Fugitive Slave Law Act
The law stating that runaway slaves must be returned to the rightful owners https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/fugitive-slave-acts -
Hoop Skirts Developed
Created for its light-weight and more stylish look. Worn beneath skirts for the bell-shaped-skirt look. https://bellatory.com/fashion-industry/Fashion-History-Victorian-Costume-and-Design-Trends-1837-1900-With-Pictures -
First Department Stores Created
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Reconstruction Period
Shortly after the Civil War, North agrees to help rebuild the South. -
Creation of Vogue Fashion
Magazine showing new outfits of celebrities https://www.racked.com/2016/4/14/11431152/vogue-changes-price-increase -
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Sinking of Lusitania (WWI)
Cased the U.S to want to fight back Germany for sinking there ships https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-blockade -
First Gucci Store
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. http://www.cland.k12.ky.us/userfiles/13/Classes/441/5%20causes%20of%20the%20great%20depression.pdf?id=8459 -
New York first Fashion Week
big runway show showing off new dresses from each line for the next season https://fashionweekonline.com/history-of-fashion-week -
Iron Curtain Speech - President Truman (WW2)
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Berlin Blockade (Cold War)
The first major international crises of the Cold War. During the multinational occupation of post–World War II Germany, the Soviet Union blocked the Western Allies' railway, road, and canal access to the sectors of Berlin under Western control. https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-blockade -
Trump Becomes President
Donald Trump, the 45th president, runs the United States of America https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/donald-trump-inauguration-highlights/index.html
