-
John Smith Founds the Jamestown Colony
John Smith gave first-hand accounts of the Virginia Company in The General History of Virginia. When the settlers arrived at Jamestown, there was a lot of disease and death. -
The First Public School, Boston Latin, is Established
The history of education in the United States, or Foundations of Education covers the trends in educational philosophy, policy, institutions, as well as formal and informal learning in America from the 17th century to the early 21st century. -
The Salem Witch Trials
In 1962, the people of Salem accused many women of witchcraft, and killed them. Of course, they were falsely accused. -
George Washington Becomes the First President
George Washington became the first president of the united states, and created many precedents for democracy that we still have to this day. -
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803. The U.S. paid fifty million francs and a cancellation of debts worth eighteen million francs for a total of sixty-eight million francs. -
The Underground Railroad Gets Started
Harriet Tubman started the Underground Railroad, a secret system that helped slaves escape captivity. -
The First Hospital for Women is Established
The first hospital for women was established in 1855. It was a big step forward for women's rights. -
Abraham Lincoln is Elected
Abraham Lincoln was elected president during the civil war, and he handled it really well. He helped put an end to slavery and the people loved him. -
President Lincoln is Assasinated
President Lincoln was assassinated in Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. For both the confederacy and the union, it was a major tragedy.
