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French and Indian war
The French and Indian war was a war between the French and British America. The French and Indian war began because the French and British were involved in a dispute over the Ohio River territory and the allegiance of the Native American nations found there.The war was fought primarily along the frontiers separating New France from the British colonies. -
American colonies declare independence
This event was between America and the British colonies.The colonists requested/declared their independence from Britain due to the expensive taxes that were being imposed upon them. They were being charged extreme amounts of money because they were an ocean away and did not have anyone representing them in Parliament. Being under British rule those in power felt that they could charge as they chose no matter how far away or unfair it was. -
Spain declares war on Britain
This war was fought between Spain And Britain colonies. The war was fought because Spain was the protector of Catholicism And england was protestant Spain was unhappy of the conversion and wanted to make England Catholic again. -
Treaty of Paris is signed
The Treaty of Paris in 1783 ended the American Revolutionary War. In the treaty, Great Britain formally recognized the former American colonies as independent and sovereign states.
It also established the boundaries of British North America, protected the rights and property of Loyalists, provided for the settlement of debts on each side, and provided for the exchange of prisoners of war. -
Constitution is ratified
The constitution was important because it set up all the necessities of government and brought all the nations states together. -
American revolution begins
The American Revolution was crucially important because without the Revolution, there would be no United States today. In terms of world history, it was the first instance of a new country being birthed from under the control of another. -
George Washington is elected President
George Washington's election was important because he was a large role model for many presidents to come. -
War of 1812
It was important because it forced other nations to respect American independence. It was often called "the second war for independence". It also created a more unified United States. -
Civil War
The Civil War paved the way for Civil Rights legislation for more than a century to come. It established Abraham Lincoln as one of the important figures in United States and world history, established an American military tradition, pushed the South gradually away from a farming economy and kept the young country together through its toughest time. -
Slave abolition
Slavery being abolished was important because it made all men and woman equal and pathed a new road for everyone in the following years.
