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Oct 11, 1492
Columbus Discovers America
Christopher Columbus landed on land assuming it was India because he was looking for new trade routes to Asia. -
Period: Oct 11, 1492 to
The Impactful events on America
The events that shaped America today. -
First colony in America
Group of English settlers founded Jamestown, Virginia -
Stamp Act
This raised taxes on colonists by having them place stamps on certain items. This made colonists angry and made them lead to the Revolutionay war. -
Colonists Rebel (1775-1783)
Colonists fought the British to be a independent country. -
Declaration of Independence
This declared the United State of America as a independent country. -
Bill of Rights
Constitution to guarantee people's rights. -
Louisiana Purchase
Land aquired from France. Doubled the size of America. -
Treaty of Ghent
Ended the war of 1812 between the U.S. and Great Britain. -
Monroe Doctrine
This foreign policy stated that European nations should not interfere with any nation in the Americas. -
Seneca Falls Declaration
This was a declaration for womens rights calling for the rights that everyman has. -
Civil War (1861-1865)
The civil war was to end slavery and help give african americans the right to be americans. -
Homestead Act
Offered cheap land to farmers in the plains. -
Thirteenth Amendment
This amendment abolished slavery. -
National Labor Union Formed
This was formed to help laborers to get better working conditions. -
Fourteenth Amendment
Guraranteed civil rights to African Americans. -
Fifteenth Amendment
Gave African Americans the right to vote. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Banned Chinese immigrants migrating to the U.S. except: students, teachers, tourists, and government officials. -
Interstate Commerce Act
Government could regulate industry for the public good. -
Sherman Antitrust Act
This act owtlawed trusts. -
Grandfather Clause
Stated that if you could not pay poll tax or were illiterit you could still vote if your Father or Grandfather voted before.
