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James town was founded
On May 14, 1607, James town was established and named after King James I. It was the first colony in the new world. -
The Thirty years war
The Thirty years war was a war one of the longest wars fought. It was caused by religious reasons. -
The 1st African slaves
In 1619, the first 20 African slaves in the new world were brought over by the Dutch on a ship to James Town. -
Massachusetts bay was found
It was founded in 1628 and settled in 1630 by Puritans. -
English Civil war
The English civil war is a series of wars by the English due to disagreements of religion, and economic and political matters. -
1st Navigational Act passed
These acts were economic acts that were brought from England on ships. -
Bacons Rebellion
Bacons Rebellion was caused by a disagreement between Bacon and Berkeley because Bacon wanted to take land from the Natives but Berkeley wanted to keep a union between them and the Natives. Bacon rebelled and got servants, slaves, and poor men to be on his side and burn Jamestown. -
The Glorious Revolution
King James the II was replaced by his daughter, Marry, and her Dutch husband. -
King Williams war
King Williams war was fought in America between the French and England. -
Salem Witch Trials
More than 200 people in James Town were accused of witchcraft and were sent to jail or were killed -
The war of Spanish Succession
Fought in Spain, Italy, and Germany. -
The Seven Years war
This was fought between France, Britain, Prussia, Spain, Austria, and Russia, France and Prussia beat Britain, Spain, Russia, and Austria. France lost North America. -
The British Industrial Revolution
New manufacturing processes -
The American Revolution
The 13 colonies were fighting the British for freedom. -
Steam Engine Invented
James Watt invents the steam engine and has a huge impact of things brought by the Industrial revolution. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was on March 5th, 1770 and was a riot between American colonist and British soldiers. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Part was a protest because American colonists were mad at the British for them saying "taxation without representation so they dumped 342 chest of British tea in the water. -
The American Revolutionary War
America fighting for independence from Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence was approved
The congress adopted the declaration of independence. -
The French Revelution
The French Revolution was between political powers. -
Thomas Jefferson elected president
He is the author of the declaration of independence and ran against Jame Adams for president. -
Congress declares war on England
The British Royal Navy was restricting trade routes to the U.S. and this caused tension. -
English Burns the White House
British invades Chesapeake Bay and burns the white house and other government buildings. -
The Florida Purchase Treaty
The U.S. bought Florida from Spain. -
Monroe Doctorine
This warns Europe that the U.S. will no longer tolerate any colonization. -
U.S. and Mexican War
the U.S. and Mexico fought for soil -
Abraham Lincoln elected president
Abraham Lincoln elected president Nov 6th, 1860. -
The Civil War Begins
The civil was between the northern and southern states over state rights and slavery. -
Gettysburg Address
A speech was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln. -
The 1st Transcontinental Railroad is completed
2000 miles long and is used for trading, shipments, and traveling.