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Jan 1, 1100
Crusades
Crusades were holy wars fought by Muslims, Jews, and Christians. They fought over Jerusalem (holy land). This was important because it started lasting conflict between these three religions. -
Jan 1, 1340
Black Death
The Black Death was a horrible disease that developed in Europe. It killed more than half of Europe’s population. This was important because if it wouldn't have happened back then we would have never found a vaccination for it. It could've hurt our country today. -
Jan 1, 1437
Vasco Da Gama Voyage
Vasco Da Gama was an explorer from portugal. He was trying to find a route from Europe to Asia. He thought the fastest way was to sail east. He was the first European to reach India by ship. He was driven out by the Arab traders who didn’t want him there but his mission was a success. This is important because without him we wouldn't have known a way to Asia so soon. -
Jan 1, 1487
Dias Voyage
Dias attended Prince Henry’s Navigational School. He led an expedition to India in 1487.He only got to the South tip of Africa. This is important because though he found the tip of africa his mission was a waste of time and money. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus Voyage
Columbus went on many voyages. On one certain one, he thought he discovered India, but he was actually in North America. This is important because he made the king and queen of england very happy and they let him claim land for them. -
Jan 1, 1493
Ponce De Leon Explored Florida
Ponce De Leon was the 1st European explorer to reach North America. He landed on Florida and claimed it. This is important because he was the first European explorer to really discover North America. -
Oct 31, 1517
Posting 95 These
Martin Luther posted the 95 theses on the Catholic church door which explained why Catholicism isn't accurate. He was excommunicated and became a monk. This is important because those 95 these created doubt and questioning in the Catholic religion forever. -
Jan 1, 1532
King Henry VIII Established Anglican Church
When King Henry divorced his wife for not giving birth to a boy, the Catholic pope said he could not get divorced. So he changed England. Now, England had to go to the Anglican church (the church of England). Also, the pope of the church was not the one who made all the decisions. This is important because it showed how powerful and selfish some kings were during this time. -
Jan 1, 1533
De Soto Explores Mississippi River
De Soto was from Spain. He began exploring the Southeast part of North America. He believed he was the 1st European to find the mississippi river. This is important because the mississippi river is a very famous river and without him it wouldn’t have been discovered. -
Jan 1, 1537
King Henry Gets a Son
After many wives, King Henry gets a son named Edward. When King Henry dies, Edward becomes king at 11 years old. Then, at 15, Edward dies. This is important because this started the drama between King Henry’s daughters Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, also known as Bloody Mary. -
King Phillips War
King Philip was the leader of the Wampanoags. Indians were asked to surrender by colonists. The indians killed catholic native. So the colonists killed 3 indians which caused everyone to break out in war. King Philip and his family was captured and killed. Colonists won this war. This is important because it created long lasting tension between wampanoags and colonists. -
Bacons Rebellion
In 1675, Nathaniel Bacon led 1,00 frontier settlers to attack native americans. They were declared “rebels”. They burned Jamestown and forced the governor to flee. Bacons rebellion ended when he got ill and died. The governor hung 23 of his men. this didn’t stop settlers from moving onto native land. This is important because it gives an examples of America standing up for themselves. -
Salem Witch Trials
In Salem, people started to believe that some women and men were involved in witchcraft. 19 innocent people were hung for the accusation of witchcraft. This is important because it first introduced the idea of witchcraft and change a lot of peoples beliefs. -
Washington Kills French Ambassador
In 1754, Washington accidently kills French ambassador while trying to negotiate peace. This is important because it officially started the French & Indian War. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty involved four sides, France, Spain, England, and the Indians. Each side benefited in the end except the Indians. This was important because it officially ended the French & Indian War. -
Sugar Act
Parliament placed taxes on sugar and molasses from foreign countries. James Otis said, “No taxation without representation.” This became a common chant because colonists had no representation in Parliament. This is important because it was the start of the colonists slowly easing away from British rule because of ridiculous taxes and rules. -
Quartering Act
This act said colonists were required to give british soldiers a place to live and provide them with food. This was outrageous because Parliament was placing taxes on everything causing the colonists to go broke and then had to house soldiers who mistreated colonists. This was important because it goes to show how disrespectful and rude Parliament wa to colonists. -
Declaratory Act
Because Parliament was mad about repealing the Stamp Act, the same day they passed the Declaratory Act. This stated that Parliament could pass any law and make and tax they wanted to. This angered the colonists. This was important because it helped convince colonists to rebel against the British and to become independent. -
Boston Tea Party
Parliament required colonists to only buy British East India tea & also put a tax on the tea. This infuriated colonists. So the Sons of Liberty, a rebel group, boarded the british ship and dumped out all the tea into the water. This is important because it was the first message showing parliament that the colonists were putting up with ridiculous rules and taxes. -
Common Sense
“Common Sense” is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that inspired the 13 colonies to declare and fight for independence from the British. This is important because it inspired many colonists to support the idea of independence. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During the Revolutionary War, US troops spent the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Many people died of disease. Many didn’t have shoes and there was little food. This was important because it showed how much our troops went through for our independence. -
Battle of Saratoga
Before the Battle of Saratoga, US seemed to be losing the Revolutionary War. Then they won this battle. This was known as the turning point of the war. This is important because the fact that they won convinced the French to help out colonists and help them win the war. -
Lewis & Clark
In 1805, President Jefferson instructed Lewis & Clark to make an expedition and record everything they see and encounter. They met the Indian Sacagawea who acted as a guide for them. She was brave & smart. This was important because without them many things wouldn't be discovered. -
War of 1812
the war of 1812 was declared by US against British because british were harassing US. This lasted from July 1812 to January 1815. The british burned/destroyed everything that the US government owned. They even burned the White House. Dolly Madison saved George Washington's portrait. They then signed a peace treaty. This was important because it showed how ruthless british were during this time towards the US. -
Trail of Tears
US government forced many native tribes to travel west of Mississippi River. A small number of Cherokees were tricked into signing land to US government. During the trail, about ⅓ died. This is important because many Americans were shocked & ashamed of the way native people were treated. -
Indian Removal Act
In 1830, Congress this act which gave the US government the power to force any native tribe in the east to move west of the Mississippi River. This was not fair to the natives who were there first. Many natives died and couldn’t even have proper rituals for the lost of a loved one. This was important because it shows how brutal and ruthless some colonists were back then. -
California Gold Rush
In 1848, James M. found 2 gold nuggets in California. Word got out and everyone began to overpopulate California in hope of finding gold. This was called the California Gold Rush. This was important because without this California would've never had enough people to become a state. -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a way of getting the south and north to agree on having some advantages and some disadvantages for each side. This was important because it tried to get north and south to a peaceful agreement. -
Fugitive Slave Law
The Fugitive Slave Acts were a pair of federal laws that allowed for the capture and return of runaway slaves within the territory of the United States. But, some people would be payed to catch runaway slaves and then they’d capture free people and pretend their slaves for the money. This angered abolitionists. This was important because it helped persuade the north to take a stand for the slaves. -
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people in the United States in efforts to escape to free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists who were sympathetic to their cause. It was ran by the famous Harriet Tubman. It helped save many African slaves. This was important because it saved many lives. -
Uncle Toms Cabin
“Uncle Toms Cabin” was a story about the life of a slave written by a white woman named Harriet Stowe. It told how horrible the life of a slave is and how badly they are treated in the South. It became very popular and the North began to want to abolish slavery because of this cruel treatment. This was important because without this story, people wouldn't know how a slave lives and they wouldn't want to help them. -
John Browns Raid
In 1859, there was an abolitionist named John Brown. He was really anxious for slavery to end. He decided that him and his sons were going to make a plan to get slaves to fight back for their freedom. Problem was, he didn't tell the slaves about this plan. This plan ended awful, killing three of his sons. He was captured and he admitted that he doesn’t regret anything and that he'd do it again. This was important because it showed how far people would go in the US to save slaves.
