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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers The New World
On August 3rd, 1492 Christopher Columbus sets sail for the new world. Two months later he reaches land and starts exploring the new world. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/columbus-reaches-the-new-world -
Jan 1, 1500
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
During the 15th century the Transatlantic Slave Trade begun when Portugal Started exploring the coast of west Africa. http://www.discoveringbristol.org.uk/slavery/people-involved/enslaved-people/enslaved-africans/transatlantic-slave-trade/ -
Jamestown is Founded
On May 14th, 1607 the first permanent English settlement was founded in North America, Jamestown. http://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War officially began on May 15th, 1756 when England declared war on France. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-seven-years-war-begins -
Stamp Act
On March 22th, 1765 British Parliament imposed a new tax law on the American Colonists that required them to pay taxes on all paper goods. https://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
Boston Massacre
On March 5th, 1770 a group of British troops opened fire upon a crowd of protesters killing several people. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
On the night of December 16th, 1773 as an act of protest the Sons of Liberty dress up as Indians, boarded three ships, and threw all the tea overboard. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
The American Revolution Begins
On April 19th, 1775 the American Revolution begun with the battles of Lexington and Concord. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-begins -
Declaration of Independence Ratified
On July 4th, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was officially ratified by Congress, but was signed by all members at a later date. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/delegates-sign-declaration-of-independence -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
The Articles of Confederation was adopted by Congress on November 15th, 1777, but due to problems wasn't officially ratified until March 1st, 1781. https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=3 -
Shays' Rebellion
During the summer of 1786-1787 Shays' Rebellion begun when American farmers protested against state and local enforcement of tax collections. http://www.history.com/topics/shays-rebellion -
The Great Compromise
On July 16th, 1767 the framers of the U.S. Constitution had reached an agreement called the Great Compromise by combining the Virginia and New Jersey plans together. http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/minute/A_Great_Compromise.htm -
George Washington Becomes President
On February 4th, 1789 George Washington became the first president of the United States. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/george-washington-is-elected-president -
Bill of Rights Ratified
On December 16th, 1791 10 out of the first 12 amendments proposed were passed by three-fourths of the state legislatures and became known as the Bill of Rights. https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=13 -
Library of Congress founded
The Library of Congress was founded on April 24th, 1800 when President John Adams transferred the seat of government to the new capital of Washington. https://www.loc.gov/about/history-of-the-library/ -
Louisiana Purchase
On May 2nd, 1803 America bought the territory of Louisiana from France for $11,250,000. http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase -
Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves
On January 1st, 1808 it was made illegal to import slaves into the U.S. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/act-to-prohibit-the-importation-of-slaves/ -
War of 1812
On June 18th, 1812 with pressure from Congress president James Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain. http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812 -
Trail of Tears
In 1835 the Indian territory of Missouri was sold for $5 million and the inhabitants were forced to move for the last time in 1836. http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears -
First Telegraph Message Was Sent
On May 24th, 1844 Samuel F.B. Morse sent the first telegraph message, "What hath God wrought?" http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/reform/jb_reform_morsecod_1.html -
Dred Scott Decision
In March of 1857 a decision was made for the Dred Scott case which denied his right to sue since he had none. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2932.html -
Presidential Election of 1860
Only receiving 40% of the popular vote Abraham Lincoln became the first republican president of the United States on November 6th, 1860. http://www.ushistory.org/us/32d.asp -
Civil War Begins
After the presidential election of 1860 the southern states broke off forming their own government called the Confederate States of America. On April 12th, 1861 the Civil War between the north and south begins. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-civil-war-begins -
Presidential Election of 1876
On November 7th, 1876 a series of deadlocks would occur for several months before the southern democrats made a deal with Rutherford B. Hayes for their support if he ended the Reconstruction. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_election.html -
Compromise of 1877
Following the presidential election of 1876 president Rutherford B. Hayes called back all troops from the south ending the Reconstruction Era in 1877. http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/compromise-of-1877
