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Oct 8, 1492
Columbus sets on his journey
Columbus enters the new world. He sails for the Spanish empire and finds the United States. -
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Colonial Period
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Plymouth is founded
The pilgrims found a new colony called Plymouth. -
South Carolina colony is founded
King Charles II founds this colony. -
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The Early National Period
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A system is established
The Northwest Ordinance establishes a system of government for the region and prohibits slavery from that territory. -
The first cotton mill is opened
Samuel Slater opens the first cotton mill in Pawtucket Rhode Island. -
The Bill of Rights is ratified
The Bill of Rights is ratified, protecting inviduals from the power of the central government. -
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The Common School Movement
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New Secretary
Horace Mann becomes the new secretary of education in the Massachusetts education board. -
Pennsylvania makes a move
Pennsylvania begins funding for the Pennsylvania Training School for Feeble Minded children. Its a private school for children with disabilities. -
Kindergarten is invented
The first kindergarten is started in Watertown, Wisconsin, it was founded by Margarethe Schurz -
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The Modern Era
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Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on the bus. -
Assassination Attempt
Ronald Reagan survives an assassination attempt. -
9/11
Hijacked planes crash into the twin towers and the pentagon.