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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus set foot on North America on August 3rd, 1492. He came under the orders of the king and queen of Spain. Their names were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Columbus' intentions were to find a new and faster route to Asia, however, he found a whole new continent (HL). -
Jamestown
Jamestown was founded in 1607. It was created by British colonists. Jamestown was on the coast of Chesapeake Bay. The colonists at Jamestown were confronted with many problems such as disease, starvation, etc. Although they faced many hardships, Jamestown was able to survive because of one crop, tobacco. Tobacco was in high demand in Europe, and allowed the colonists to persevere and establish what would become the first of the thirteen colonies (ATSOU). -
The Puritans
The Puritans arrived in America in the 1620's. The Puritans were people that wanted to purify the Church of England. They claimed they had a clearer path to god. The Puritans helped start the United States of America. They also started the second successful English colony (HL). -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian war began in 1754. The war was between the British, French, and Natives. The Natives were on the French side thinking the British had no chance of winning the war. It all started when the French and British got into a disagreement about land. The British wanted to make peace, but the French wouldn't have it, so the British and French prepared for war. From this day until 1763 the French and British were in a huge war, but in the end, the British came out on top (HA). -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 kept colonists from moving west of the Appalachians. It came at the end of the French and Indian War. It came in response to a revolt of natives. Many colonists thought the proclamation was unfair, but it also helped keep them safe (history.com). -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1783. It was a war between the British and Americans. The two sides were fighting over land, but in the end the Americans won. -
The Battle of Saratoga
On September 19, and October 7, 1777, the two battles of Saratoga were fought. The battles of Saratoga are what many people argue as the biggest turning point in the American Revolution (history.com). -
European Immigration to the US
Europeans began immigrating to the US in the early 1840's. They were having a tough life in Europe and came to the US looking for opportunities. There were many reasons for the Europeans to leave including religious persecution and no land for crops in Europe. Most Europeans arrived by steamship. The journey tool 2 weeks. When the immigrants first arrived they would go to Ellis Island where they would begin their new life in America (HA). -
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and other men raided a small federal armory in Harpers Ferry, in hopes of starting an armed slave revolt, and destroy the institution of slavery (history.com). -
The Battle at Fort Sumter
The Battle of Fort Sumter was when Confederate troops opened fire on a fort used by the American army. This fight sparked the beginning of the Civil War (history.com). -
The Freedmen's Bureau
The Freedmen's Bureau was established in 1865 by Congress to help millions of former slaves, and poor whites in the south after the Civil War. It provided food, housing, medical aid, schools, and offered legal assistance. The Freedmen's Bureau never got to carry out its programs due to politics of race and reconstruction (history.com). -
The Transcontinental Railroad
The transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. The two lines going from east to west and vice versa met in Utah. It was made by the Central and Union Pacific rail companies. The two lines were constructed by Irish and Chinese laborers. The railroad's completion allowed the US to expand much more to the west, and also allowed the US to transport goods much more efficiently (HA). -
The MLB
On February 2, 1876, the MLB began. Ever since that day, many people all across the Nation look forward to their team winning the World Series every year (history.com). -
The First Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup was created by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, the son of a three-time prime minister of England. On March 22, 1894, the first championship series of the Stanley Cup was played in Montreal, Canada. The Stanley Cup has since become one of the most recognized and cherished trophies in all of sports(history.com). -
The Olympic Games
The first modern Olympic games took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Every 4 years all countries across the world come together to compete in the summer games. The winter games also take place every 4 years (history.com). -
The First World Series
The World Series was established by the National and American leagues in 1903. The two leagues agreed to regularize competition between the two leagues. The first World Series took place in 1903 between the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburg Pirates. The Red Sox won the series 5 games to 3. The world series has since become a national tradition that is still celebrated today(u-s-history.com). -
Swimming
"In 1908 the Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA), which is the world’s first swimming association, was formed." This invention has become a huge part of American history, and many people still compete in the sport today. -
The NHL
After many arguments in the NHA, the NHA was suspended, and in 1917 the National Hockey League or NHL was formed. Hockey has become a popular sport that thousands of people all across America still play to this day (history.com). -
Treaty of Versailles
On June 28, 1919, WWI officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty was negotiated by the allies with almost no participation from Germany. The treaty required had many consequences for Germany, however after Hitler rose to power, few of the reparations were met (history.com). -
The NFL
On September 17, 1920, a group of men gathered for a meeting in Canton, Ohio. The result of this meeting was the birth of the National Football League. Ever since that day the NFL has become an important part of many Americans lives, and they can look forward to watching their team play every Sunday (history.com). -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944, approximately 156,000 Allied troops stormed French beaches, along with the support of around 5,000 ships, and 11,000 aircraft. This day is remembered in American history as D-Day. It marked America's entrance into WWI (history.com). -
The NBA
In 1949, the Basketball Association of America, and the National Basketball League merged to form the National Basketball Association or NBA. The NBA never lost its popularity, and many people across the country look forward to it every year (history.com). -
Korean War
On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began when North Korean troops crossed the 38th Parallel. This invasion was the first military action taken in the Cold War. The north was backed by the Soviet Union, while the south was backed by the US (history.com). -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was elected to office in 1960 as the 35th president of the United States. He was the youngest man ever to become president. He was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Many historians today still rank him as one of the best-loved presidents of all time (history.com). -
The First Super Bowl
Super Bowl I took place on January 15, 1967. It was between the Greenbay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. That day marked the beginning of a tradition that is still going on today. Every year many families and friends across the US join together to watch the Super Bowl(history.com).
