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Jamestown Founding
The Jamestown, Virginia colony was the first permanent English colony in America. It was made mainly for money and commerce. Even though it only lasted 3 years, it started a chain of other English colonies to be made and showed that the English could live and sustain itself far from the "mother country". -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly in North America. It was important for both Virginia and the would-be America, as it preceded the Virginia House of Delegates and helped to create the Continental Congresses. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first governing document and was the first form of self-government in the colonies. In the Gregorian Calendar the Mayflower Compact was written November 21, 1620. It was a model for later documents and showed Mother England that they could govern themselves with free religion. -
Plymouth Founding
The Plymouth, Massachussetts colony was the second permanent English colony, made for religious frredom for seperatists.It was founded by Seperatist Pilgrims. It was important because it made the Mayflower Compact as a self-government, the first Thanksgiving was there, and it helped spread the idea of free religion. -
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were the basic laws of the colony of Connecticut and was the first Constitution in the colonies. In the Gregorian Calendar it was January 25, 1639. It was a well used model for the American Constitution. -
Pennsylvania Founding
The Pennsylvania Colony, called the Province of Pennsylvania, was a colony founded by William Penn for Quakers' religious freedom and partly commerce. It set an example for other colonies to have freedom fo religion and eventually became the state of Pennsylvania. -
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Industrial Revolution
Depiction Picture of Industrial RevolutionThe Industrial Revolution begins with the invention of the steam engine and modified versions. It mainly became famous in the 19th century with inventions like the steamboat in 1807 and the mechanical reaper in 1837. -
French & Indian War (Seven Years' War) Begins
The French & Indian War actually started in 1754, but the greatest conflict was the last seven years. It started as a land and river dispute between Great Britain and France. The end of the war caused the French to assist the American colonies about 10 years later. -
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French & Indian War
Depiction Picture of Seven Years' War
The French & Indian War actually started in 1754, but the greatest conflict was the last seven years. It started as a land and river dispute between Great Britain and France. The end of the war caused the French to assist the American colonies about 10 years later. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by Parliament on March 22, 1765 and enforced November 1 later that year. It required important papers and documents to have a special stamp (symbol), which colonists had to pay for. The Stamp Act was the "last straw" and caused colonists to rebel, riot, and form the "No taxation without Representation idea". -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of 5 men and injuring of 6 others on Boston's main street by British officers. The first man to die was Crispus Attucks. The press caused the British to look bad and made many loyalists rebel, leading into the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the dumping of 340 chests (over 92,000 lbs) of tea into the Boston Harbor. It wasted Britain's money and angered the King. The act of civil diobedience caused Parliament to pass the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts). It showed civil disobedience and supported the "No taxation without representation" idea. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of acts that included teh Boston Port Act (closing of Boston ports) & the Quartering Act (Colonists must provide food and shelter for British soldiers and officials), and more acts. These raised tensions for the colonists and caused them to form the First Continental Congress. -
Lexington & Concord Battles
The Battles of Lexington & Concord were the first battles in the American Revolution, with Lexington happening hours before Concord. It marked the start of the war and had the "shot heard 'round the world." -
Declaration of Independence Approved
The Declaration of Independence was a document granting the colonies freedom and claiming it was an independent nation. It was approved on July 4, 1776 and signed on August 2 of that year. It gave America the rights and freedom it has today and made it an independent country. -
Saratoga Battle
The Battle of Saratoga was an American victory by surrender. It was a turning point in the war, as it was a major win and it convinced France & Spain to help America during the war. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was a document created by the Second Continental Congress to serve as the first Constitution of the colonies. It gave states too much power and caused disputes, which the government couldn't fix sometimes. It was important because it served as a decent Constitution which all states signed for at least 7 years. It was replaced by the U.S Constitution. -
Yorktown Battle
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the American Revolutionary War, hence the decisive victory. It was a victory of surrender by British Genral Cornwallis. It pushed the British to sign the Treaty of Paris, end war, and recognize America as independent. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a document signed in Paris, France that put an end to the Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay, and representatives of King George III. -
Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion were a series of armed rebellions in 1786 and 1787 in Massachussetts, lead by farmers Daniel Shays and Job Shattuck. They lead a groups of people to rebel and riot against the economic policies and taxes/ debt collection. This was important because it caused the officials and politicians to create a stronger national government with power to states involved. It resulted in the Constitution. -
Constitution (Ratified)
The Constitution is a document that shows the Supreme Law and the basic rights of America. It was ratified in 1788.It is important because it grants rights for people and states and was actually approved by the people. It also marked America as a complete country, government-wise. -
Washington's Inauguration
Washington's Inauguration was the first presidental inauguration. It was important because it marked the first presidential term. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was a published letter telling the government and the people how the country should be run. It was important because it let the people know that there shouldn't be a monarchy and that America should stay neutral and agree on things. -
Madison vs Marbury Court Case
The Madison vs Marbury Court Case was a court case that happened after James Madison couldn't deliver the documents to make William Marbury one of the midnight judges, as it was too late and Thomas Jefferson was president. This is important because it formed the exercise of judicial review. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was a land purchase of over 800,000 square miles of land. Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to Paris to try to negotiate, while he sent other representatives to the Louisiana territory to purchase the land, primarily the ports. This is important because it just about doubled the amount of American land and help American learn about the land & geographic features, Native Americans, and helped them expand to the West. -
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War of 1812
Depiction Picture of The War of 1812 The War of 1812 was a war fought by America and the UK (with Native Americans on their side). It was caused by land and trade disputes after both main countries (US & UK) wanted to expand land and trade more. It was important because it showed Britain America was there to stay and it lead into the Era of Good Feelings.
