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Period: 1585 BCE to
Sir Walter Raleigh Roanoke Island settled and disappears
Roanoke settlers colonize the island and proceed to disappear. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus arrives
Christopher Columbus sails to America. -
JamesTown Established
Jamestown is established in the new world. -
slavery begins in the English colonies
The first slaves are brought to the English colonies in America. -
Plymouth established with Mayflower compact
Plymouth colony is established with the signing of the mayflower compact. -
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Life of Anthony Johnson in Virginia
Anthony Johnson arrives and lives in Virginia. -
Pennsylvania Colony established
Pennsylvania is founded by William Penn. -
Salem Witch Trials
People are frequently accused of being bewitched and sentenced to death. -
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First Great Awakening
The first widespread religious awakening happens. -
Albany Plan by Ben Franklin begins to unite American Colonies
Ben Franklin creates the Albany plan to unite the colonies. -
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7 Years War “French-Indian War”
The seven years war is fought between France and Britain sith the native Americans helping France. -
Stamp Act
A tax is passed on all paper products in the English colonies. -
Boston Massacre
7 American protesters were shot by British soldiers with 5 fatalities. -
Boston Tea Party
The Americans protested against the tea tax by dumping tea into Boston harbor. -
First Continental Congress does NOT seek independence
The First Continental Congress write a letter to the king of England asking for reconciliation. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battles of the American Revolutionary War take place. -
Second Continental Congress DOES seek independence
The Second Continental Congress declares independence from Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
The articles of confederation become the first form of American government. -
Britain surrenders Revolutionary War
Britain surrenders the the U.S. and grants them freedom to be their own country. -
Shays’ Rebellion
Shay leads a group of angry farmers and occupy the capital for a few hours. -
Constitutional Convention
Delegates from all the states meet and discuss the constitution. -
Constitution Ratified
The constitution is agreed upon by all 13 states. -
George Washington becomes First President
George Washington is elected the first president of America. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington writes his farewell address. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
These acts gave the government more power over immigration. -
Thomas Jefferson elected president
Thomas Jefferson is elected the 3rd president of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
America buys the Louisiana territory from France. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark explore inland America. -
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War of 1812
America fights its second war with England for America. -
Missouri Compromise
This draws a line of where slavery is allowed. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe warns Europeans not to colonize any more in America. -
Andrew Jackson as President
Andrew Jackson becomes president after the battle of New Orleans. -
Frederick Douglass joins the Abolitionist Movement
Frederick Douglass joins and greatly helps the abolitionists. -
Fugitive Slave Act passed
This act made it more difficult for slaves escaping to the north. -
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Compromise of 1850
Tried to diffuse the tension between the north and south. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin published
ThIs anti slave novel is published. -
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Bleeding Kansas
Kansas has a bloody conflict on the issue of slavery. -
Dred Scott Decision
One of the worst Supreme Court decisions is made regarding slavery. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. -
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Civil War
The bloodiest conflict in American history takes place. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This official freed all the slaves in the U.S. -
Lincoln Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated at an orbs by John Wilkes Booth. -
13th-15th Amendments pass, become law
These laws increased the freedoms and rights of African Americans.