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Jan 1, 1340
Black Death
In medieval times a plaugue killed 2/3 of Englands population. People began seeing they needed to start changing their ways and the way they think of things. The end of the plaugue dissaster marked the renassance era. Importance: This is important because it led to new medical advancements.
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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus Voyage
The Christopher Columbus voyage was a voyage to find a route from Spain to Asia. However, he discovered the Carribean Islands. Importance: This is important because it started to get people to start exploring. -
May 1, 1497
Diaz Voyage
The Diaz Voyage was a voyage to find new land. Diaz didnt didnt think Christopher Columbus discovered new land so he got ships, supplies, and other needed items and started the voyage. Importance: This is important becase he set foot on todays United States.
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Jan 1, 1509
Establishment of the Anglican Church
The Anglican church was created by King Henry VIII. He created the church because he wanted a divorce. He wanted said divorce because his wife wouldnt give birth to a boy to take the throne. Importance: This is important because no other country would dare split from the church.
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Jan 1, 1509
King Henry VIII's first marriage
King Henry's first marrage was arranged. He married Catherine of Argone. He didnt love her, and she didnt have a choice. e didnt love her because she didnt give birth to a boy. King Henry wanted to get a divorce but the church didnt allow it. So he created the Anglican church just so he can divorce her. Importance: This led to the creation of the Angelican Church.
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May 1, 1513
Ponce De Leon Explores Florida
Ponce De Leon was one one of the first to step foot on Present day Florida. He made many discoveries when it came to food, animals, plants, and other discoveries. Importance: This is important because it helped understand the landscape more and made discoveries of land for colonies.
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Jan 1, 1517
Martin Luther Is Excommunicated
Martin Luther was a german priest. He became a priest after he made a deal with God. However, he didnt agree with the church so he made a list of 98 tesis and nailed it to the door of the church. The church gave him a chance to take back the 98 thesis and he was excommunicated. Importance: Changed the way people viewed the church and began the Prodestant reformation.
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May 1, 1533
De Soto explores Mississippi River
De Soto explored the mississippi river to find the fountain of youth. However, he was unsuccessful he did make new discoveries about the land and created maps. Importance:This is important because the discovery of more land could be used for more colonies.
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Jan 1, 1537
King Henry's son
King Henry eventually did have a son with his last wife. While Edward, King Henry's son, was king of England he died, and his sisters took to the throne. Importance: This is important because his two sisters had an arguement of wich religion they should follow, and eventually went back to the religion their father created.
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May 1, 1560
St.Augustine Est.
St.Augustine was Spains colony in America. They had very poor soil and indians helped then grow their food. This is how Thanks giving was created. Importance: This is important because it was the begginning of a new holiday.
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Jamestown established
Jamestown was englands first colony. In the begginning the colonists were having trouble with population, untill there was a new leader who crated the rule, "those who dont work, dont eat". Importance: This is important because this was Englands first American colony.
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French Indian War
The French & Indian war was a war between the French and the British. It started after George Washington killed a French ambassador. Some indian tribes were neutral and others fought in the war. Importance: This is important because the colonies officially belonged to England after a piece treaty.
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Washington Kills French Ambassador
George Washington was going to see a group of French Ambassadores to discuss peice terms. However, he was going along a trail and the ambassador came out of no were and surprised George. George Killed the ambassador. Importance: This is important because it was the begginning of the French & Indian war.
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William Pitt As Prime Minister
William Pitt became the prime minister of England durring the French & Indian war. However, he spent almost all of Englands money on the war and created taxes on the colonies to recover the money lost. Importance: This is important because this lead to taxes on common goods and the start of the revolution.
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Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris Was the resolution of the French & Indian war. This gave England all of the land the french had. The french kept the sugar islands, and the indians didnt get anything. Importance: This is important because England didnt get money from the treaty and the colonies would be taxed for the costs of the soldiers and their upkeeps. -
Winter at Vally Forge
George Washington and his soldiers camped at Valley Forge. Many of the soldiers died because of diseases and frost bite. Importance: This is important because the soldiers were losing hope which would lead to Thomas Paine writing Common Sense.
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Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to increae the moral of the soldiers. The Pamphalet was a success and every soldier was willing to fight to the bitter end. Importance: This is important because it helped inspire the soldiers to turn the tide of the war.
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Louisianna Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was one of Americas largest purchases. Parts of this territory was explored by Louis & Clark. Importance: This is important because tis gives people more space to move to.
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Lewis & Clark Expedition
The Lewis & Clark expedition was to explore the new puechase. Lewis and clark documented new animals, plants and native american tribes and other things such as weather. Importance: This is important because when Lewis & Clark returned people began to see their recordings and moved into the new territory.
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Indian Removal Act
Indians were forced from their villages by a act passed by Andrew Jackson. The last indian tribe to leave was the cherokee tribe. They fought legaly in courts instead of being violent. Importance: This is important because it lead to the trail of tears and a population decrease.
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Trail of Tears
The trail of tears was a trail used by indians whom were forced from their home by the indian removal act. Along the way many indians would die. Importance: This is important because the indians were gone and the americans felt safer, even though some americans fought beside some indian tribes many times.
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Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was a secret route slaves used to escape slavery and go to Canada. One of the most famouse "conductors" was Harriet Tubman. Importance: This is important because the southeners were angry at the northeners because the northeners were helping the slaves escape.
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Gold Rush
The gold rush began when John Marshal discovered gold in California. In 1849 everyone from around the world heard there was gold and went to California. They were called the 49ers because of the year they came. Importance: This is important because the population boom in California is what made it an official state of the United states.
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John Browns Raid
John Brown was a radical abolitionist. Him and his 9 sons were planning to raid a southern arsenal and give the weapons to the slaves. However, him and his sons were killed and no one told the slaves about his plan. Importance: This is important because tensions grew and the southeners thought all northeners were like John Brown. -
Battle Of Gettysburg
General Robert E. Lee led an offensive attack. The second day of fighting led to the union capturing the hill. On the third day Robert E. Lee led Pickets Charge and the union forced the confederates to retreat. Importance: This is important because it was the turning point of the war.
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Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Adress was a speach. This speach was givin to by President Lincoln. This speach increased moral for the union, but he also didnt point fingers at the south. Also, itwas givin at the dedication of the gettysburg Cemetary. Importance: This is important because the northeners were starting to think Lincoln was on the confederates side, but also increased moral of the soldiers. -
Surrender at Appomattox
The ending of the civil war eded with the surrender of Appomattox. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Grant. General Grant was know ans Unconditional grant but, he let the confederates have their arms to hunt for food when they go home. Importance: This is important because it marked the end of the civil war.
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