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Aug 29, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
Christopher Colombus sailed in search of India and he found the American continent instead. But it is important to remember that without the voyages of Christopher Columbus, Vespucci would have had no opportunity to conclude a "new continent" had been discovered, and the Americas would not have been opened to European incursion -- for good or for ill -- at that time in history. The development of American civilization, and perhaps even world civilization, could therefore have proceeded along e -
The Colony of Jamestown is established
First permanent colony was established in Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown was a settlement located on Jamestown Island in the Virginia Colony. Founded as "James Fort" on May 14, 1607,it was the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States of America, following several earlier failed attempts, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke. It was founded by the London Company (later to become the Virginia Company), headquartered in England. Jamestown -
Pilgrims arrive on Mayflower and start a colony
Mayflower Pilgrims arrive at Cape Cod and establish colony at Plymouth. Many of the people and events surrounding Plymouth Colony have become part of American folklore, including the North American tradition known as Thanksgiving and the monument known as Plymouth Rock. -
Benjamin Franklin invents lightning rod
- Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod to prevent houses from getting struck by lightning and burning down.In 1752, Benjamin Franklin conducted his famous kite flying experiments and proved that lightning is electricity. During the 1700s lightning was a major cause of fires. Many buildings caught on fire when struck by lightning and kept burning because they were built mainly of wood.
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Congress unites the 13 colonies
Albany Congress plans to unite the thirteen colonies under one government. This united the colonies and separated the colonies even more from Britian. Immediately before the American Revolution, there were not just 13 British colonies in the New World; there were thirty, stretching from Guiana on the South American coast to Hudson Bay. Many people in Britain regarded the Caribbean as the most valuable portion of Britain's New World empire. -
The Boston Massacre
THe boston massacre was a battle between Britian and the people of the colonies taking place in Boston.
The Boston Massacre was a signal event leading to the Revolutionary War. It led directly to the Royal Governor evacuating the occupying army from the town of Boston. It would soon bring the revolution to armed rebellion throughout the colonies. -
Revolutionary war begins
The Revolutionary War is started because the English colonies wanted to gain freedom from Britain.
The successful American Revolution established a model of democracy, the likes of which this world had not yet seen. -
The Constitution goes into affect
The Constitution goes into affect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvia. If this had not happened we might not have many of the rights and responsibilities we have today. -
George Washington is elected first president of USA
George Washington is selected the first president of the United States of America. Washington made strong political decisions that helped this country be the great country it is. -
Bill of Rights is ratified
the bill of rights is ratified. The bill of rights gave many Americans more rights that the government gave them. Guaranteeing the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion; the right to fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government would be reserved for the states and the people. -
The Louisiana Purchase
France offered to sell not just New Orleans but all of Louisiana Province. The American negotiators agreed on a price of $15 million, or about 4 cents an acre. In a single stroke, Jefferson doubled the size of the country. -
The Civil War begins
The Civil war begins, the civil war was started to determine whether people should be able to own slaves or not. At this time in history America was divided into the North and the South. The south believed that they have the right to own slaves while the North belie vied this was wrong. The Mason Dixon line separated the North and the South. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation freed only those slaves in states still at war. As a wartime order, it could subsequently be reversed by presidential degree or congressional legislation. The permanent emancipation of all slaves therefore required a constitutional amendment.
In April 1864, the Senate passed the Thirteenth Amendment to abolish slavery in the United States. Opposition from Democratic Representatives prevented the amendment from receiving the required two-thirds majority. If McClellan -
The Civil War ends
. By April 1865, Grant's army had cut off Lee's supply lines, forcing Confederate forces to evacuate Petersburg and Richmond. Lee and his men retreated westward, but Grant's troops overtook him about a hundred miles west of Richmond. Recognizing that further resistance would be futile, Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The aristocratic Lee wore a full-dress uniform, with a ceremonial sash and sword, while Grant wore a private's coat.
The next day, in a final message to his tro -
President Lincoln is Shot
President Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes- Booth. The assassination of Lincoln changed America forever. President Lincoln was a large contribution to stopping the racial discrimination going on in America. Many African Americans lost hope when Lincoln died and the country was in chaos. -
World War 1 begins
World War I (WWI), which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter,[ was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. It involved all the world's great powers,] which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (centred around the Triple Entente) and the Central Powers (originally centred around the Triple Alliance More than 70 million military -
The Great Deppresion
In 1929 the Stock market crashes causing many people to lose there jobs and go into extreme poverty. The economy went into a down spiral due to the stock market crash.The Great Depression had devastating effects in virtually every country, rich and poor. Personal income, tax revenue, profits and prices dropped, while international trade plunged by more than 50%. Unemployment in the U.S. rose to 25%, and in some countries rose as high as 33%.[3] Cities all around the world were hit hard, especial -
World War II begins
9/1/39 World War II began as Nazi Germany invaded Poland. World War II effectively stopped the world between 1939 and 1945. To this day, it remains the most geographically widespread military conflict the world has ever seen. Although the fighting reached across many parts of the globe, most countries involved shared a united effort aimed at ending the aggression of the Axis Powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan. Despite the fact that Germany and Japan were technically allies, however, they had vast -
9/11 terrorists bombing
. 9/ll terrorist bomb world trade centers in New York city killing six people injuring thousands more.September 11, 2001 was the transformative incident of the first term of President George W. Bush and led to what he has called the Global War on Terrorism, or war against terrorism. The accuracy of describing it as a "war" and the political motivations and consequences are the topic of strenuous debate. The US government increased military operations, economic measures and political pressure on -
Osama Bin Laden is killed
osama bin laden is killed May 2, 2011 Osama bin laden the leader of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group is killed giving hope to many people. The killing of bin Laden probably has a more important symbolic and informational effect than an actual impact on current operations. However, removal of bin Laden should allow U.S. efforts to focus resources and time on those leaders with a more direct role in operational planning and execution.
