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May 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Granted rights to both Nobles and freeman. -
Roanoke
Roaneko was the first attempted colony in America it is known as the "Lost Colony". -
Jamestown Founded
Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in the "New World". -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first representive assembly in the "New World". -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the first form of established self-government. -
The Zenger Trail
The Zenger Trail is the reason that we now have the 1st amendent to our Constitution. He was aquitted from charges that he spoke negatively about the government. -
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War began. -
Proclamation of 1763
Forbabe colonies to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
The Sugar Act
Britain passed the Sugar Act on the colonies in oder to pay debts from the French and Indain War. -
Stamp Act and Quartering Act
The Stamp and Quartering Act was passed by Britain in the colonies that taxed certain goods and required colonists to house British soldiers. -
The Townshend Acts
Theses acts were passed in the colonies in order to raise revelues for England. There were basiclly the other repealed acts combined. -
The Boston Massacre
British soldier fired into a group of colonists, killing four and Crispus Attucks. This was used as Anti-British propaganda. -
The Intorlerable Acts
Britian passed the Intorerable Acts the punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. -
1st Continental Congress
12 of 13 colonies met to discuss civil disobedience against Britain in response to the Intorerale Acts. -
"Give me Liberty or give me death"
This was said by Patrick Henry at the Virginia convention. -
Lexington and Concord
First battle of the Revolution. "Shot heard around the World". -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to promote independence as the path to take. -
The Declaration of Independence
This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, was approved on July 4th. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point for the Revolution. This coninviced the French to help America in the revolution. -
John Paul Jones defeats thr Serapis
"I have not yet began to fight" -
Yorktown
This was the last major battle of The Revolution. -
George Washington elected President
George Washgington was elected as the 1st president of the United States of America. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark, along with Sacagewea, exlored the LA Territoryfor Jefferson, The expedition ended September 23, 1806. -
Steamboat Invented
Robert Fulton invented the Steamboat. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 began. The three main causes were British interference with American shipping, allying with the Native Americans, and impressment of U.S. sailors. -
"The Star Spangled Banner."
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star-Spangled Banner. -
Monroe Doctrine
The U.S. will protect both the North and South from any outside forces and will punished any outside force. -
Trails of Tears
Jackson's Indian Removal Act forced the Cherokees on the trail of tears westward. -
Telegraph invented
The Telegraph was invented by Samuel F.B Morse. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Women's rights convention led by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this book. -
Dred Scott Decision
Decided that slaves did not become free in a free state because they were not citizens. -
Abraham Lincoln elected President
Abraham Lincoln elected President. -
Confederate States of America formed
Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America. -
Civil War begins at Ft. Sumter
Battle that signified the beginning of the Civil War. -
Battle of Antietam
This was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issues this speech freeing all slaves in areas still in rebellion. -
The Gettysburg Address
Lincolns famous speech after the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Appomattox Court House
Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomattox Court House. -
13th Amendement
Offically abolished slavery. -
14th Amendement
Provided citizenship for all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. -
15th Amendment
Making race no bar for voting rights. -
Red Cross Founded
Clara Barton founded the Red Cross.