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English Colony Settles in Plymouth
more infomore information In September 1620 about 100 English men and women set sail for the new world aboard the Mayflower. The ship landed on the shore of Cape Cod. In late December they anchored at Plymouth and became the first permanent settlement of Europeans. (No exact date was found.) -
Roger Williams visits the Narragansett Indians
more information about Roger Williams and the Narragansett In 1636, an English settler named Roger Williams visited the Narragansett. He wanted to buy land from them. The land is now called Rhode Island. (specific date not found) -
Native American Attack on English
More information on the Narregansett In 1675 one of the English settlers named Roger Williams came and met the Narragansett Indians. While he was with them he gained their trust and learned their language. He kept peace between the English and the Narragansett. Slowly the Narragansett lost trust in the English and attacked them. -
The Start of the American Revolution
More information about the American Revolution The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington, Massachusetts, a town near Boston. The people started the American Revolution to be free from England and start their own country. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
More information Shortly after the first shots of the American Revolution were fired, Colonial leaders met in Philadelphia, PA to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. This important document marked the beginning of the United States of America. -
The Founding Fathers Write the Constitution
More information about the Constitution In 1787 the delagates met in Philadelphia,PA to write the Constitution. Ben Franklin played an important role. He helped settle disputes between the states. After the U.S. won independence from England, it became necessary to form a goverment. -
Washington D.C. becomes the Nation's Capital
More information about The White House Before Washington D.C. was built, the capitals were New York City and Philadelphia. Washington D.C. has been the capital for over two hundred years. -
The Erie Canal Opens
More information about the Erie Canal After the Erie Canal was built, Buffalo, New York became an important port on Lake Erie. The Erie Canal linked Lake Erie to the Hudson River in New York City. -
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Waves of Immigrants Come to the United States
more information about the Waves of Immagrations Immigrants came to the United States from all around the world. From 1820 to 1860 most of the immigrants were from Great Britan, Ireland and Germany.From 1820 to 1890 immigrants came from Scandinavia,a reigon in Northwestern Europe. Most Europeans came to the US through the port of New York. -
End of Civil War
More information about the End of Civil War In 1865 the Civil War ended. It ended because the South (Confederate army) lost a major battle in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to the north (the Union). The Civil War started because the Confederates wanted slaves while the Union didn't. After the Civil War ended, the 13th Amendment was was passed, which abolished slavery. -
Andrew Carnegie opens first steel mills in Pittsburgh
more information about Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie brought a new steel-making process to Pittsburgh. This made it possible to make lots of prducts and Pittsburgh became known as the "Steel City''.
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Rhode Island sells land that belongs to to the Narrangesset indians
more info The state of Rhode Island sold the Narragansett people's land. They mistrusted each other, and Rhode Island decided that the land shouldn't belong to them anymore.
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Ellis Island Opens
more information about Ellis Island opening Many people came through Ellis Island when it opened. They came from around the world. The first person to come through Ellis Island was Annie Moore from Ireland. -
The 19th Amendment Passed
more information about the 19th Amendment In 1920, 72 yers after the Senaca Falls convention the 19th Amendment was finally passed. Women and men fought hard for women's right to vote. They finally achieved it. -
The Empire State Building Opens
more information about The Empire State Building The Empire State Building is one of the world's tallest buildings. It also attracts people from all of over the world. The nickname for the Empire State Building is ESB. The Empire State Building theatre is on the 86th floor. It is 1,467 feet tall. -
Ellis Island Closes
more information about Ellis Island closing Ellis Island closed in 1954. More than 12 million immigrants passed through the inspection station at Ellis Island. -
The State of Rhode Island Returns Land to the Narragansett Indians
more imformation In 1978, Rhode Island returned about 1,800 acres of land to the Narragansett reservation.A reservation is an area of land put aside for something or someone. Some Narragansett live on the reservation. Others live thoughout the Northeast.(no exact date was found)
