Major U.S. Historical Events

By De’Narie B

  • Jamestown Founded

    The first permanent English colony in North America begins at Jamestown, Virginia

  • Independence of USA

    The 13 colonies declare independence from Great Britain

  • Constitution Made

    The U.S. Constitution is created.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase doubles the territory of the USA.

  • Civil War Ends & Slavery Abolished

    The Civil War ends, and slavery is abolished.

  • USA Colonies After Spanish-American War

    The USA has colonies following the Spanish-American War.

  • End of WWI

    World War l comes to an end.

  • Great Depression

    The stock market crashes, and the Great Depression begins.

  • WWll Ends

    The USA drops two atomic bombs in Japan, ending World War ll and ushering in the nuclear age.

  • First Man on the Moon

    USA becomes the first nation to land men on the moon.

  • Cold War Over

    USA wins the Cold War with the breakup of the Soviet Union.

  • Terrorists Attack USA

    Terrorists attack the USA.

  • First Black President

    Barack Obama is elected the first black president.