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Oct 12, 1492
"Discovery" of America
In a quest for a quicker way to land in Asia from Europe, Christopher Columbus accidentally stumbled upon North America. This ultimately set up the colonization of America. Christopher Columbus -
Jamestown, Virgina colonized
This was established by the Virginia Company of London as "James Fort." It was the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States. Jamestown -
Mayflower Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock
The Pilgrims colonized and lived on the Plymouth colony from 1620 to 1691. This was one of the most successful early Massachusetts colonies. Plymouth Colony -
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The Enlightenment
The American Enlightenment was during the mid to late 18th century. It combined scientific theories and ideas with human nature, society, and religion. This combonation of ideas gave people a new sense of life and/or how to live. -
Start of the Revolutionary War
The first battle of the Revolutionary War began with the Battle of Lexington in 1775. The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in the mainland of British North America. Battles of Lexington and Concord -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaraction of Independence was signed on what was to become Independence Day in American History in 1776. This was the point of no return for America in the American Revolution. The War had started in the previous year, and this movement was America finally declaring that they would not settle with being colonies of Great Britain any longer. The Declaration of Independence -
Final Battle of the Revolutionary War
The Battle of Yorktown started 28th September and lasted until 19th October 1781. This was the final battle in the American Revolution. With America winning this intense battle, it finally set up the country for its first idea of complete independence. -
Signing of the American Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was created in order to create a well rounded government. This document sets up America for its success in the future and our government now. -
Start of Civil War
In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America. This was a bleak period in America where the southern idea of the Amerian Dream was to have a slave do all your work for you. This dream was destroyed after roughly 4 years of warfare, with the Emancipation Proclomation. The Civil War -
End of Civil War
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The Roaring 20s
The 20's was a time period of love, lust, and excitement. The generation that experienced this time period was brought up on the fun and excitement of new technology and parties. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression was a time of great stuggle in America. This is when Americans really had to buckle down and learn how to to things the hard way in order to do them the right way. In destroying the American economy, the Great Depression also created an idea of hard work and accomplishment within the era. -
Man on the Moon
Apollo 11 was the spaceflight which landed the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr, on Earth's Moon -
Creation of the Show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? first aired in the UK on 4 September 1998. The creation of this show (after it was brought to America) shows how the American Dream was becoming more materialistic than ever.
