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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
American Timespan
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Oct 11, 1492
Christoher Columbus
Sailed across the Atlantic aiming for Asia and sighted land in the Caribbean Sea, but thought he had reached Asia. -
Slavery was Introduced
Slavery first began in Virginia, this was important in shaping america not only because many of the plantations they worked on may not have survived if it was not for the slaves doing the manual labor to bring in much cash making the colonies and plantation owners very rich, but as well the conflicts it caused in the future. Slavery was a big conflict in america -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first document of the Plymth colony. It was significant because the people were demanding the freedom to practice whatever religion they pleased wanted to practice. -
The Great Awakening
This took place between the 1730s and 1740s. It impacted the culture of the colonials. People argued over religion and many even joined Protestant groups. Some of these people included, African Americans, Native Americans, and women. The movement inspired colonists to question British authority and the idea of freedom slowly emerged. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian war went on for about seven years. This was a battle between the British and America against the French and Native Americans. It's important because of the Treaty of Paris that opened up a port of all ports in Miissippi. -
The Stamp Act
Aquired colonists to stamp on certain items. Some opposed taxation because they were not represented in Parliament -
Boston Massacre
The first major event that helped spark the American Revolution,This soon led to a massacre between the civilians and the soldiers. When it all stopped five americans died and six were injured. After the massacre a man named Samual Adams spoked about the involvement of ordinary working Americans in an important revolutionary event. -
Boston Tea Party
The British granted a British company the sole right to handle the tea trade. A group of angry colonists dumped teainto Boston Harbor in protest to keep their jobs. -
Declaration of Independence
on July 4th 1776, the Continential Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the colonies independence. -
Battle of Saratoga
This specific battle wasn't supposed to be won by America, but they did win and it became the turning point in the American Revolution. That's why it's so important; it was the point when we received help from the French, won more battles against the British, and ultimately won the war. -
Battle of Yorktown
This Was important because This is the battle in which the American Colonists won independence from Brittain -
Ratification of the Constitution
On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the document -
Industrial Revolution
Started in the 18th centurie and ended in the 19th centurie. This made normal life easier, causing more people to immigrate to the United States. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Shaped the United States on the map. Added different land terrains to the expanding country -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the war of 1812 but there was no clear winner -
Annexation of Texas
This is important to American History because it gave the U.S. even more land, but America had to buy off Texas's debts and went to war with Mexico along the way. -
The women's movement
This gave the right to more people to vote and have equality -
The Dred Scott case
Defined slaves as property, protected by the constitution. -
Civil War
The Civil War was very important in American history because it was America's only Civil War and many of the current problems during that time were fixed. The biggest contreversal problem that was resolved was to abolish slavery. When the north won and they abolished slavery we were one step closer to all men being equal -
Civil Rights Act
In 1866, the Civil Rights Act was passed and gave civil rights to the African americans
