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Period: 1492 to 1499
The New World
European countries set out to find a western passage to India/Asia and find the "New World" instead. This quickly sparked the need to explore and colonize which lead to the Age of Exploration -
Period: 1500 to
The Age of Exploration
European countries begin exploring and spreading their powers across the America's coasts. -
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The Age of Settlement
Colonies begin to spread across the east coast of the Americas. This is when we get Jamestown and Plymouth Rock. -
The Beginning of Media
The first regular newspaper begins publishing in Boston. -
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The French and Indian War
The war mainly began over land, and was fought by the French, Indians, and Britain, Colonists, Indians. -
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The American Revolution
This is when the American colonies stood as one against Britain. The revolution started from the constant taxation of the colonists, and fueled their desire for independence. Which lead to the revolution. -
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The Declaration of Independence
On June 2 John Adams declared the declaration of independence. July 4 congress approves the declaration. August 2 the Declaration of Independence is signed.by 56 delegates -
America Builds
Now that the US has their independence they begin to build they're government economy army and all the essentials of a running country. -
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American Exploration
No longer constrained by Britain laws american colonists begin to spread west. This includes the Louisiana Purchase which let colonist reach the mississippi river. With a goal to reach the pacific ocean. -
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The War of 1812
In 1810 Britain begins stealing ships and crewmen for their navy and put a blockade on the US in 1812. On June 18 1812 US declares war on Britain.
