U.S. 10 Timeline

By Loganwj

  • First Political Cartoon

    Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" political cartoon was printed. This cartoon helped get Benjamins point across of colony disunity.

  • Battle of Lake George

    This bloody battle was fought between the British and French in the northern province of New York. This battle was inconclusive but Britain would later advance into the French territory to help win the war.

  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act was the first tax on the American colonies by the British Parliment. This tax led to later taxations which would then lead to the American Revolution.

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act was passed on the colonies by the Parliment with really unecessary financial purposes. It was the first real governing act by the British on the colonies.

  • Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea part was an act of direct protest of the British government by the colonies. This was a major catayst in the American Revolution.

  • Paul Revere is sent to Philadelphia

    Paul Revere was sent to Philadelphia to collect information to set up a mill. He was granted access by Mr. Eve and was allowed to set up a mill

  • Revolutionary War Ends

    The Revolutionary War was the fight for indepemdence againct the British. The end of the war meant that the U.S was its own country and this propelled the U.S. to be prosperous.

  • Continental Congress Ratifies The Treaty of Paris

    The ratification of this document was met on Jan. 14. This meant that the United States was its own sovereign country.

  • Rhode Island Ratifies the Constitution

    Rhode Island accepts the Constitution. This mad them the 13th state to join the Union.

  • The Bill of Rights is Ratified

    The Bill of Rights is what the U.S. is based off of. It is the unalienable rights that all men have. The ratification of it meant these rights can't be taken away

  • John Adams becomes the first president to live in the White House

    John Adams was the First president to stay in the White House. This started the the image of the White House as the presidents home and the main building in America.

  • West Point Military Academy is established

    West Point is a very prestige military academy. This academy helped establish the image of military excellence in America.

  • The War of 1812

    This war was fought betweenthe U.S. and British empire. This shows that the fight for independence was fought over many stages.

  • A new U.S. flag is flown

    Although it wasn't an official flag until July 4, this was the first time a new flag was flown on the capitol building. The stars and stripes represented the colonies and states. The flag is now a symbol of America

  • The Erie Canal Opens

    The Erie Canal was a very important supply way for transportation of goods. It allowed for many goods to be sent to places across the nation.

  • Andrew Jackson is inaugurated as president

    Andrew Jackson was the seventh presidents of the United States. He was one of many presidents to lead the U.S.

  • First Assasination Attepmt on a President

    Andrew Jackson could have been on the receiving end of the first presidential assasination. This took place outside the capitol building. It was unsuccessful.

  • Douglas Escapes From Slavery

    Fredrick Douglas successfully escapes from slavery. This wasn't his first attempt. This is important because it caused other slaves to fight and escape for freedom.

  • Abraham Lincoln is Elected President

    Abraham Lincon was elected the 16th president. He was one of the main driving forces for freedom of the slaves. He helped the slaves fight for freedom. He has helped blacks gain rights in America.

  • First Memorial Day

    This was the first Memorial Day. This day is in remeberence of those who fought for the country. This holliday still is celebrated today.