The Story Of Us

Crusades

Apr 28, 1091

The Crusades were religious wars that were fought over the holy land Jerusalem. The war was between the christians and the muslims. This was important for discovery in religion. Also this was our first war.

William Pitt

Jan 1, 1111

William Pitt was the new Prime Minister of England. Pitt knew that England needed a better military in order to win. He began to give money towards the war. This was important because it made it harder for the Patriots.

Black Death

Apr 30, 1340

The black plague killed 1/3 of the European population in 5 years. People believed it was a consequennce delivered from god. This was important because it was medical discovery and this changed the world.

Christopher Columbus Voyage

Apr 28, 1492

A soldier from Italy believed you could sail West to reach East. King Ferdinand and Queen Kabey gave him money and supplies. There was three ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. Landed in Carribean, not the US.

Juan Ponce De Leon

Apr 28, 1513

He was the first conquistador to explore modern day Florida. This was important because another one of our states was discovered.

Posting of the 95 thesis

Oct 31, 1517

A monk named MArtin Luther began to question the teachings of the church. Oct,31,1517 he postec 95 thesis against the church. This marked the beginning of the protestant reformation.

Martin Luther Excommunication

Apr 30, 1521

Because Luther refused to take back the 95 thesis he was excommunicated . He began his own church called Lutherism. This was important because it started a new religion.

De Soto

Apr 30, 1533

De Soto began exploring the Southeatern part of the US. He was believed to be the fisrt to see Missippi River. This was important because he just discovered one of the most known lakes.

Anne Boleyn

Apr 30, 1536

King Henry married Anne Boleyn, she had a daughter but he needed a son. He had her beheaded. This shows how cruel our government was.

Coronado Explores Grand Canyon

Aug 31, 1540

Coranado explored the Southwestern US. He was looking for the Seven cities of Cibola. He was believed to be the first to see the Grand Canyon. This was important because this was a historical sight he explored.

Jamestown

Apr 28, 1607

Virginia compound founded Jamestown. King James gave 144 men

Colonization

Apr 30, 1607

Virginia compound founded Jamestown. King James gave 144 men permission to start a colony in Virginia. It's name was for King James. This was important because it was our first colony.

French and Indian War

Apr 30, 1754

The French and Indian war started when George Washington had a frindlt fire and killed an ambassador. This was important because it started the war.

Gen. Braddock

Apr 30, 1755

Gen, Braddock and his troops were attacked by natives. Gen. Braddock was killled. This was important because it gave America a great advantage.

Stamp Act

Apr 30, 1756

Parliment placed a tax on printed materials. It was the first direct tax on colonists. House of Burgesses said only VA representatives could tax VA residents. This was important because it started a chain of taxes.

Proclemation Act

Apr 30, 1763

Pontiac, a native leader attacked the British forts. England didnt want anymore wars. Because they were broke. There was no British settlers west of the Appalation Mountains. This was important because the British were at a downfall.

Sugar Act

Apr 30, 1764

Parliment placed a tax on sugar and molasses imported from other countries. James Otis said "No taxation without represntation." There was no colonial representation. This was important because it started James Otis's new law.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Concord had a miltia supply depot. British wanted take the supplies. April,18,1775 british moved to Concord. Lots of people warn colonies. The next day the British arrive. "Called the shot heard around the world" This was the first battle of the Revolution.

Battle of Yorktown

Apr 30, 1781

Gen. Cornwallis wanted to march to Virginia to rally Britis troops. Bennadict Arnold betrayed Patriots. Goerge Washington surrounded the British. This was the surrendering point of the British troops.

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

Lord North officially signed the Treaty of Paris on Sep,3,1783. This the official end of war. This was important because it ended the war.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 28, 1803

In 1803 the US bought a large peice of land from the French. This was important beause, it the largest purchase of land. It doubled the size of the US. We gaine even more land.

Trail of tears

May 3, 1803

In May of 1813 troops began removing Cherokee Induans from their homes. Andrew Jackson told them to force them over 800 miles to Oklahoma, this was important because it showed how cruel our government was.

Oregan Trail

Apr 6, 1900

During the 1900s people began hearing about a gold rush in California, so people started to travel on a trail. They would leave their fmailies promising to come back rich. This was important because it was the first major gold rush.

Sons of Liberty

Apr 30, 2015

Started by Isaac Sears. He held demonstraions to show dislikevfor the taxes. This was important because, it was the first malitia to go against the parliment.

Hernan Corte

Apr 30, 2015

In 1519 a man named Hernan Cortez went to Mexico to find gold. They thought he was Quetzal Coatl. He destroyed their empire by bringing disease to them.