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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Arrives
Christopher Columbus arrives in the Bahamas. -
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Sir Walter Raleigh arrives in Roanoke and disappears
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Life of Anthony Johnson
Angolan farmer Anthony Johnson life - death. -
Jamestown Settled
English men and boys start the Jamestown settlement. -
Slavery began in English Colonies
An English privateer arrives in point comfort with slaves. -
Plymouth Colony established
America’s first permanent settlement was established. -
Salem Witch Trials
A group of girls in Massachusetts are accused of being witches. -
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The First Great Awakening
The revitalization of religious piety in the American colonies. -
Albany Plan
Albany Plan by Ben Franklin begins to unite American Colonies. -
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7 Years War
The war fought by the British and the French over the land of Ohio County -
Stamp Act Passed
The act passed by the British in effort to pay off their debt from the 7 years war. -
Boston Massacre
The deadly riot that took place on King Street in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans throwing tea into the harbor in anger. -
First Continental Congress
Delegates from the colonies met in Philly. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battles that kicked off the Revolutionary War. -
Second Continental Congress
The delegates met in Philly again. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation are adopted into the Continental Congress. -
Britain Surrenders the Rev. War
American soldiers beat the British at Yorktown and win the war. -
Shay’s Rebellion
A series of attacks on courthouses in Massachusetts. -
Constitutional Convention
The event that devised how America would be governed. -
Pennsylvania Colony Established
William Penn establishes the Pennsylvania Colony. -
Constitution Ratified
The Constitution became the base of the government for America. -
George Washington becomes President
George Washington become President. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington decides not to run for president again after 2 terms. -
Alien and Sedition acts
Four laws passed to prepare for war with France. -
Thomas Jefferson Elected President
Thomas Jefferson becomes the 3rd president of the US -
The Louisiana Purchase
The land deal between France and America over the Mississippi River. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
The expedition to explore the North American West. -
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War of 1812
US declaring war of the UK. -
Missouri Compromise
Missouri is issued as a slave state and Maine as a free state. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe’s 7th annual letter to Congress. -
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Andrew Jackson Presidency
Andrew Jackson is president. -
Fredrick Douglass joins the Abolitionist movement
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Fugitive Slave Act Passed
The act that stated that all escaped slaves must be returned to their masters is passed. -
Compromise of 1850
Henry Clay introduced a series of resolutions. -
Uncle Tom’s Cabin published
The anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, is published. -
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Bleeding Kansas
The period of time when there were violent hostilities between pro and anti slavery. -
Dried Scott Decision
The debate over whether or not to abolish slavery in the states was solved. -
Abe Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the US. -
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The Civil War
The war between the confederates and the union is fought. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
All slaves are freed. -
13th-15th Amendments are Passed
The amendments that abolish slavery in many ways are passed. -
President Lincoln Assassinated
Abe Lincoln assassinated at the Petersen House, Washington DC. -
Eva Clyne born
Eva begins her pitiful existence on this planet. -
Eva Clyne turns 1
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Eva Clyne starts middle school
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Eva Clyne goes to Kentucky
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Eva Clyne starts high school
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