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Dec 31, 1340
Black Death
The Black Death began in the 1300's and killed 33% of European population. Most Europeans beliveved it was a punishment from God. Without the black death who knows how life today would be. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Voyage
Columbus was an explorer. Je was determined to find a quicker trade route from Europe to Asia . So he asked the king and queen of Spain for money to help his trip. Though he died beliveing he had reached America , he had only touched the Bahamas. But he still opened a new world. Without this happening, no one may have discovered the Americas until way later. -
Jul 8, 1497
Vasco da Gama voyage
On July 8th 4 ships of 170 men headed south to Africa. They reached India after 10 months only 50% of the crew survived This is important because he found a new trade route. -
Jan 1, 1505
Martin Luther becomes a Monk
Martin Luther was near death one rainy night and he said a prayer to God that promised if he survived that night he would become a monk. He was very grateful when he lived and he kept his promie and become a monk. This is important because if he wouldnt have been a monk then he wouldnt have posted the 95 theses . -
Oct 31, 1517
Posting of the 95 theses
In 1517 MartinLuther began to question the teachings of the Cathiolic Church. In October of 1517 Luther posted the 95 theses on the door of the Wittenberg church. I f he wouldnt have done that Luther wouldnt have began his own church known as Luthernism. -
Jan 1, 1520
KIng Henry VII's Divorce
Queen Catherine has two more miscarriages before she finally has a girl named Mary. King Henry was mad that it wasnt a boy and blamed Catherine. So he tried divorcing her but the Catholic Church wouldnt allow it so he sepreated fromt he Catholic Church and formed the Church of England. This is important because without the divorce, he wouldnt have made the Church of England. -
Jan 1, 1521
Martin Luther is excommunicted
Shorly after posting the 95 theses the pope demanded Luther to recant them. After Luther refused he was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. If Luther wouldnt have been cut off from the church he wouldnt have began his own church. -
May 1, 1521
Ponce de Leon explores Florida
Jaun Ponce de Leon was the first conquistadr to explore modern day United States. He walked on South and Central Florida. This is important because he helped encourage exploration of the U.S. and he discovered Florida. -
Oct 30, 1540
Coronado explores Grand Canyon
In 1540 , Coranado led a major spanish expedition up Mexico's western coast and into the region that is now the south-western Unites Staes. Even though the explorers found no treasure , they did discover the Grand Canyon. This is important because the GRand Canyon is a huge part of America's land marks and gets over 2 million visitors per year. -
Sep 8, 1565
St. Agustine Establishment
On September 8, 1565, Pedro Mendez de Aviles landed on the shore of what now is called Matanzas bay and began the founding of San Agustin. Later the settlement would be called St.Agustine Florida. This is important because as the territorial capital, St Agustine would defend the land against invasion -
Sep 8, 1565
St. Agustine Establishment
On September 8, 1565, Pedro Mendez de Aviles landed on the shore of what now is called Matanzas bay and began the founding of San Agustin. Later the settlement would be called St.Agustine Florida. This is important because as the territorial capital, St Agustine would defend the land against invasion. -
Plymouth Establishment
King James aent 100 separatists to the "New World' on the MayFlower to establish the first permanent settlement of Europeans. This is important because new settlements were apart of shaping our country into what it is today. -
Albany Plan of Union
In 1775 Benjamin Franklin created a plan for the 13 British colonies to form an alliance with each other to defeat the French and Indians. He believed if each colony put many together they'd be successful but the colonists wanted to stay "independent". This is important because it had an infulence throughout the war. -
General Braddock Killed
General Braddock lead his troops to attaclk Ft.Dequesne in June of 1755 . He was told to adopt tatics used by the Natives. Braddock believed the atives were cowards and had no hope of beating the British. On June 9th , 1755 Braddock and his troops werre attacked by Natives before they could reach the fort. Gen. Braddock was killed. This is important because it hellped construct our nations history. -
Treaty Of Paris 1763
There were 4 sides involved in the 1763 Treaty of Paris; France, England, Spain and The Indians. The treaty gave all 4 some land to make things fair.The Indians though lost their land and was mistreated by the colonists. This is important becuse the treaty finally ended the war. -
The Stamp Act
The stamp act was passed by [arliment on MArch 22, 1765 It required all American colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used - paper, legal documents, licenses, news papers, playing cards-. This angerd the colonists so the boycotted. The stamp act was replaced in 1766. -
Boston Massacre
A civil argument broke out between Patriots and British soldiers . It grew into a harrassment with the Patriots throwing sticks and snowballs. A club was hurled at Montgomery then the real fight broke out. -
Gaspee Affair
A British ship (Gaspee) patrolled the coast for smugglers. The captain and crew were allowed to search the ships withoutt a search warrant. In 1772, 150 New England colonists burned down the ship and colonial suspects were taken to England and trial. This is important because this was illegal and against the law. -
Boston Tea Party
When parlimant placed a tax on tea in 1773, colonists got mad. So on December 16, 1773, the sons of liberty dressed as Indians and dumped all the tea on the ships into the Boston Harbor. This made a big spot in American history and made the colonists realize they didnt need a leader. -
The Decleration of Independence
The Decleration of Independence was a document declaring the US to be independent of the British Crown. The Decleration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 by the congressinal represenatives of the 13 colonies. The Decleration of Independence is imporant because it announced the decision of the US to become free from British ruling. -
Winter at Valley Forge
"Valley Forge was where the Amercan continental Army made camp during the winter of 1777-1778" George Washington chose Valley Forge because it was close to where the BRitish were camping , he could keep an eye on them. The conditions were horrible, 2,000 soldiers died of diseases and exposure. This is importantt beacuse Vallet Forge was rge turning point for the success, of the continental army. -
William Pitt As New Prime Minister
William Pitt realized England needed a songer military strategy so he fought To be the new prime minister. He spent alot of money and sent alot of troops to colonies. This is important bcause he helps England become successful in war. -
War of 1812
In the war of 1812 the U.S. took on GReat BRitian. The cause of the war included British attempts to stop U.S. trade. The US sufferes many defeats over the course of the war inclusing the capturing and burning of the nations capital. This is important because it was the "second war of independence". -
California Gold Rush
The California gold rush took place between 1848-1859. When gold was first discovered by James Marshall, over 300,000 people rushed to Califoria to find gold. The California Gold Rush is important because it attractes so many Europeans to California\the U.S. which helped influence Californias becoming of a state. -
The California Gold Rush
The California gold rush toook place between 1848-1859. When gold was first discovered by James Marshall, over 300,000 people rushed to California to find gold. The California gold rush is so important because it attracted so many Europeans to California\the U.S. which helped influence Californias becoming of a state. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Through July 1-3 General Robert E.Lee led offensive attacks in Pennysalvaia. On the 3rd day of fighting, Gen. Pickett attacked the ridge but union forced confederacy to retreat. The union held victory! This is important beacause it was the turning point of the Civil War. -
Assassination of Lincoln
On April 14, 1865 President Lincoln was assassinated by a famous actor and confederate sympathizer, John Wilkes Booth. John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in the head with a .44 caliber. After rambling and stabbing a young army officer ( Henry Rathbone) he jumped off the stage, broke his leg, and got away. This is important because it had a big effect on American History.
