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The Mayflower Compact is Signed
The Mayflower Compact was the first framework of government in what would later become the USA. -
First Thanksgiving
The first Tnaksgiving was a celebration of the Pilgrims' first harvest in the New World, and was attended by Native Americans and Pilgrims alike. -
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King Philip's War
Also known as Metacom's War or the First Indan War, this was the Native American's last major effort to drive the colonists out after three of Metacom's men were executed by colonists. The war resulted in victory for the colonists. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, also known as the 7 Years' War, was a conflict between Britain and France, over France's encroachment into the Ohio River Valley. Britain won, and was given Florida. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle in the Revolutionary War. Despite losing the battle, the revolutionaries gained a morale boost after taking many of the British troops with them. -
Declaration of Independence signed
The Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which had been approved by Congres on July 4th, starting the American Revolution. -
The Articles of Confederation are Implemented
The Articles of Confederation was the first government the United States had. It favored a weak central government. -
Treaty of 1783
This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. -
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Shay's Rebellion
A series of attacks on courthouses in Massachusetts over economic policies that left many farmers in debt, led by Daniel Shays. -
The Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance provided a way to admit new states into the Union and planned a government for the Northwest Territory. -
Pennsylvania is founded
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, and its government was founded on principles of religious freedom, which attracted immigrants. -
George Washington Inaugurated as the First President
George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States at the Federal Hall in New York. -
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XYZ Affair
France was angry with Jay's Treaty between the US and Great Britain. France captured US merchant ships, and when US envoys were sent, the French demanded a bribe to get the message through. The intermediaries who intercepted the emissaries were known as X, Y, and Z to protect their identities. The result of the dispute was an undeclared, "quasi-war". -
John Adams becomes the 2nd President of the United States
John Adams succeeded George Washington. -
Supreme Court rules on Marbury v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison was the court case that established precedent for judicial review. The dispute happened when Madison tried to withhold William Marbury's commision. -
Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, the Louisiana Territory was sold by Napoleon to the United States for 15 million dollars, and removing much of France's influence in the New World. -
Chesapeake Affair
A londoner named Jenkin Ratford and four others stole a boat and bragged about escaping to the "Land of liberty", and joined the crew of the USS Chesapeake. The British attacked the ship and took back the deserters. This led to the passing of the Embargo Act. -
The Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act prohibited American ships from trading in foreign ports, in an attempt to stop France and Britain from harassing American ships, and gain respect as an independant nation. -
James Madison Becomes 4th President
James Madison becomes the fourth President of the United States after Thomas Jefferson. -
Battle of New Orleans
The last major battle in the War of 1812. With defensive earthwork positions, American forces under General Andrew Jackson defeated British General Edward Pakenham's army despite being outnumbered 2:1. The Treaty of Ghent had already been signed, but the news had not reached America.
