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Period: Sep 5, 1565 to
Usa Timeline
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Sep 8, 1565
St.Augustine
1st permanent European settlement ,St Augustine, which is to become present day Florida. It was founded by the Spanish. -
Jamestown
Jamestown is founded in Virginia. They start growing tobacco -
Plymouth Colony
Plymouth Colony was founded by The Pilgrim Fathers. THeir example is followed by the Puritans in New England. -
17th - 18th Century
Thousands of Africans are brought over and sold ito slavery on cotton and tobacco plantaions. -
Britian
Britian gains control of the Mississippi river. It follows the victory over France in the 7 year war. -
1st Continental Congress
Colonists form First Continental Congress as Britain closes down Boston harbour and deploys troops in Massachusetts. -
American Revolution
George Washington leads army in fight against British. -
Independence
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence was supported by Congress and the; colonies declar0d their independence.. -
Articles of Confederation
Rebel states form loose confederation, made i Articles of Confederation, after defeating the British at the Battle of Yorktown. -
Britian Defeated
Britian admits defeat with Treaty of Paris. -
New Constitution
The founding fathers make a new constitution that goes into effect in 1788. -
1st POTUS
George Washington is elected as President. -
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom. -
Louisiana Territory
France sells Louisiana territories to USA -
Atlantic slave trade
Atlantic slave trade abolished -
War of 1812
War of 1812, Between British limits on U.S. trade during Napolean Wars. -
California and New Mexico
US gains California and New Mexico -
Republican Party
The Republican Party is made. -
2nd POTUS
Abraham is elected President -
Cicil War
Pro slavery trigger cicil war with Northern states -
Lincoln's Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation declares all slaves FREE -
Lincoln Dead
Lincoln assassinated, slaves free under 13th amendment. -
Sioux Indians Win
Sioux Indian beat U.S. at Little Big Horn -
U.S. gains and annexes
US gains Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines and Cuba following the Spanish-American war. US annexes Hawaii -
Rise in states
The # of staes in the U.S. rises from 17-45 -
WW1
US intervenes in World War I, rejects membership of League of Nations -
Women can vote
Women given the right to vote under the Nineteenth Amendment -
No Alcohol
Sale and manufacture of alcoholic liquors outlawed. Rise in illegal drinking joints, and home produced alcohol. -
Native Citizens
Congress gives native people right to citizenship
