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Period: Jan 1, 1450 to Jan 1, 1541
Time of European Exploration
At this time, many explorers ventured out of the old world to search for new land and fame. During this timespan, other people also explore because of: Famine, Poverty, War, and Religious Freedom. -
Jan 1, 1492
The Columbian Exchange
The interexchange of animals, plants, and diseases. This killed many natives (9/10). -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Finds The New World
Columbus stumbles to the island of name San Salvador, and finds "Indians" which were Tianos or natives of the land. Columbus then kidnaps some of the natives to become slaves and brings back gold to Spain. -
Jan 1, 1519
A Time Of Conquer
Hernan Cortes finds the thriving civilization Tenochtitlan where over 150,000 people lived. He later plunders and destroys most of the Aztec Empire. -
Jun 9, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Jacques finds the St.Lawrance River and then gives Canada's name. -
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Colonization and American Revolution
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Tobacco the Cash Crop
John Rolfe had tobacco seeds which were the first to be grown by white settlers in America. This tobacco later helped pay for some of the debts which were needed by the English bankers who were in crisis. -
Slavery
Slavery was implemened to help assist tobacco production and other lucrative crops. -
The Mayflower
The first ship to carry pilgrims and get them to America, it carried wine and dried goods. The pilgrims later had an alliance with the Indians and learned to grow crops. -
Population Level
CitationThe colonial population is estimated to be about 50,400. -
The Proclamation Of 1763
King George the third, issued a proclamation stopped settlers form settling past the appalachian mountains. -
Burdens on the Colonists
During the sugar acts which made colonists to pay tax on luxury goods, created a so called tax that had "taxation, without representation". This was later repealed 1776. Citation -
The Stamp Act
This created a tax on every paper item used. This impacted all colonists. Therefore, colonists created the Sons of Liberty and Stamp Act Congress. -
Quartering Act
This act required colonists to feed and house british troops. In doing so, this created tensions between The Colonies and England -
The Boston Massacre
Bristish troops attack a group of protesters and kills 5. -
Colonists Rebel
In May 10, 1773 the colonists start rebelling parlimant, so they spill unpaid tea. Note that this is just the start of the rebellion. -
Boston Tea Party
In revolt to the raised taxes, Americans dump tea into the harbor without payment. -
The American Revolution
The American revolution, which ended September 3, 1783, was the fight that got America independant against Britian. -
The Declaration Of Independace Signing
This was signed and agreed by most of the colonies. Only 1 disagreed with the other 12 agreeing. -
Articles Of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were created by John Dickenson. The articles were later adopted and considered our first national constitution. It was used March 1, 1781. -
Signing Of The Treaty Of Paris
Signed in Paris, by British officials, it ended the Revolutionary War. -
U.S. Consitution Ratified
The U.S. Constitution is ratified and Delaware had no objections. -
George Washington's presidency.
Washingtion's presidency ended March 4, 1797. President George Washington was compared to Cicinatus and was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. He also was represented as a hero and a role model for many Americans. -
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Settlement and Expansion
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The Cotton Gin
Eli Whiteney applies for a patent for the cotton gin. -
John Adams Presidency
John Adams, who left office March 4,1801, was a federalist who was the father of John Quincy Adams. -
Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
His term ended March 4,1809. He was a particpant in the writers of the declaration of independance. -
The Louisiana Purchase
We bought Louisiana from France since they needed money for war. This costed 15 million dollars. It also had 828,000,000 square miles. -
James Madisons's Presidency.
James Madison ended his presidency during March 4, 1817. He was the chief recorder of information in the Constitutional Convention in May 1787. -
The War Of 1823
In this war, the U.S. fought with the Britian, Ireland, and the natives. -
James Monroe's Presidency
James Monroe's presidency ended March 4, 1825 and was part of the Monroe Doctrine which was written by J.Q.A. -
John Quincy Adams's Presidency
John Quincy Adams's presidency ended March 4, 1825. He was the the writer of the Monroe Doctrine, represented the ruling elite, and supported school for a more modern city (today). Despite this, he had little popular vote since he had high tariffs and others. -
Andrew Jackson's Presidency
Andrew Jackson's presidency ended March 4, 1837. President Jackson had eliminated America's national debt and was responsible for the relocation of the natives. -
The Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson sends about 50,000 natives west of the missippi. This was also known as the trail of tears. Despite retailiation, their efforts had no use. -
Martin Van Buren's Presidency
Martin Van Buren's presidency ended in March 4, of 1841. President Martin was responsible for the financial crisis Andrew Jackson left in order to eliminate national debt. -
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison's presidency ended April 4, 1841. William Henry Harrison only lived in the white house for a month since he passed away inside of the white house. He was the first president to die inside of the office. -
Gold Rush
The gold rush ended 1855, this brough fortune and despair for some.
