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Jamestown Founded
The first permanent English settlement in North America is established in Virginia. -
Mayflower Compact Signed
The Pilgrims establish a self-governing colony in Massachusetts. -
Declaration of Independence
The Thirteen Colonies declare independence from Britain. -
U.S. Constitution Ratified
The Constitution is adopted, establishing the framework for the U.S. government. -
Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. acquires a vast territory from France, doubling its size. -
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War of 1812
Conflict between the U.S. and Britain; strengthens American national identity. -
Missouri Compromise
An agreement to maintain the balance between slave and free states. -
Gold Rush Begins
The discovery of gold in California leads to mass migration and economic growth. -
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American Civil War
A conflict between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over slavery; ends with the abolition of slavery. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln is assassinated shortly after the end of the Civil War. -
Telephone Invented
Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone, revolutionizing communication. -
Women’s Suffrage
The 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote. -
Stock Market Crash
The Wall Street Crash leads to the Great Depression, a severe worldwide economic downturn. -
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World War II
The U.S. plays a crucial role in the Allied victory and emerges as a global superpower. -
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. -
Moon Landing
Apollo 11 lands on the Moon, marking a major achievement in space exploration. -
Watergate Scandal
President Richard Nixon resigns after a scandal involving political espionage and cover-ups. -
9/11 Attack
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon; leads to the War on Terror. -
Election of Barack Obama
Barack Obama becomes the first African American President of the United States. -
Capitol Insurrection
A mob storms the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.