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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
U.S History
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Oct 11, 1492
Columbus Finds the Americas
Christopher columbus landed on an island which he believed to be india but it was actually an island in the bahamas. -
Brittan Colonizes America
A group of settlers founded the first American colony in Jamestown, Virgina -
Stamp act
Tax on all pieces of parchment. -
King George taxes the colonies
The sugar act, the first of the taxes created for the americas was passed. -
Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
A war between Great Brittan and the U.S was fought when the U.S wanted to become a free nation. -
George Washington Becomes Pesident (1789-1797)
George Washington became the first president of the United States of America. -
Bill of rights
The first ten amendments in the constitution protecting the rights of us citizens. -
Thomas efferson became President
Jefferson won a close and bitter election to become president. Jefferson bought a large amount of land from the French called the louisiana purchase. -
Western expansion
Many people began to settle west in the hope of striking it rich by finding gold or having successful cattle drives. -
Treaty of Ghent
A treaty that ended the war between Great Brittan and th U.S -
Monroe Doctrine
A foriegn policy that stated that European nations should not interfere with any nation within the Americas -
Declaration of Sentments
A large gathering of women gathered in seneca falls to discuss and find a way to fight the opression of women. -
Civil War (1861-1865)
The North fought the South over the issue of slavery. -
Emancipation proclamation
Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves after the end of the civil war. -
Creation of the lightbulb
Thomas Edison created an incandescent lightbulb and began to organize power plants to generate electricity. -
National labor union
Protected the rights of workers by cutting hours and better working conditions. -
The Dawes act
This act tried to force native Americans into American culture. -
Sherman's anti trust act
This act outlawed trusts to prevent corruption. -
Civil rights act
An act that protected the rights of African Americans. -
Reconstruction
The north set rules and regulations for the south many of which were in relation to the newly freed slaves.
