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Period: Jan 1, 1580 to
USA History
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Roanoke
Sir Walter Raleigh founded Roanoke Island off North Carolina Coast. It was the first colony founded in America. -
Roanoke
The settlers in Roanoke seemed to had vanished completely -
Jamestown
John Smith arrived at the New World along with 3 ships. He landed among the Virginia coast and started the first permanent English settlement called Jamestown. -
House of Burgesses
This is the first representative assembly in the colonies. -
Mayflower Compact
The men on the Mayflower signed an agreement to self-goverment and majority rule. -
Pilgrims
Pilgrim passengers on the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth in the New World. -
Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island was created by Roger Williams. It was a democratically ruled colony with separation of state and church. -
Charter
Charter for Rhode Island granted. -
Navigation Acts
First Navigation Act passed by British Parliament. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Planters led by Nathanial Bacon burned Jamestown. Bacon along with 23 followers were exectued. -
Pennsylvania
Payment for Pennsylvania lands payed and treaty signed by William Penn. -
Salem Witchcraft
20 alleged "witches" were executed at Salem, MA. -
Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin's first Almanack was published, and Georgia, which came to be the last of the 13 colonies, chartered. -
Zenger Trial
Joh Peter Zenger was taken to trial because he criticized the British governer in the newspaper. -
Great Awakening
Jonathen Edwards gave his famous sermon, "Sinners In THe Hands Of An Angry God." He was a major figure in the Great Awakening. -
French And Indian War
French And Indian War begins! Peace pact signed February 10, 1763. -
Sugar Act
Britain placed tarriffs on foodstuffs and more in colonies. -
Stamp Act
This act required colonists to pay for a special stamp to put on all documents. -
Quartering Act
This act required colonist to house British troops -
Townshend Acts
These acts levied taxes on products including glass, paper, and tea. -
Boston Massacre
British troops murdered 5 including Crispus Attucks in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists had overthrown crates of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. -
Intolerable Acts
These acts stopped use of Boston Harbor until the tea was paid for. First Continental Congress held on September 5th. -
Midnight Ride
Paul Revere rode his horse to alert colonists the British were headed to Concord to destroy arms. -
Declaration of Independence
After a long Revolution against Britain, the United States finally declared it's independence. -
Articles Of Confederation
The first form of written government adopted by the Continental Congress. -
Naval Defeat
The British ship "Serapis" was defeated by John Paul Jones on the "Bonhome Richard." -
Treaty Of Paris
This treaty recognized American Indpendence. -
Shay's Rebellion and more
Farmers who were debt-ridden rebelled in Massachusetts. On July 13th the Northwest Ordinance, which set the orderly pattern of growth for the Northwest Territory, was adopted. The first Constitional Convention was opened in Philadelphia on May 25th. -
Washington's Inauguration
George Washington was elected the first president of the USA with John Adams as vice president. -
Bill Of Rights
The Bill Of Rights, first 10 amendments of the Constitution, went into effect. -
Washington's 2nd Term
George Washington was inaugurated into his second term as president. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers rebelled and protested against the liquor tax. -
Washington's Farewell Address
The adress George Washington delivered in which he warned against political parties. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These acts intended to silence people who opposed politics. -
1801 Elections
The new Supreme Court Justice, John Marshall, was inaugurated. January 20th. Thomas Jefferson was elected the 3rd president of the United States over Aaron Burr. February 17th. -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from Napolean for 15 million dollars. It doubled the size of the country. -
Lewis And Clark
The Lewis and Clark expedition took place where they explored the Louisiana Territory. They were ordered by Thomas Jefferson. -
Boats!
Robert Fulton created the first steamboat. Traveled 150 in 32 hours. The Embargo Act was put into place, which banned all ship trade with foreign countries. -
War of 1812
The main causes of the War of 1812 were that Britain shad seized 4000 USA sailors, that they had seized USA ships, and that they had armed Indians that raided the USA. -
Battle Of Lake Erie.
Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British at Lake Erie. -
British Battles
The British landed in Maryland and bombarded Fort McHenry for 25 hours. This inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner." -
Florida!
The United States recieved Florida from Spain. -
Monroe Doctrine
This Doctrine oppposed and intervention from foreign powers in the United States. -
Webster-Hayne Debate
Daniel Webster and Robert Hayne debated on states rights and nullification laws. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
A Virginia slave, Nat Turner, led a slave rebellion and killed many white slaveowners. -
Trail Of Tears
Cherokee Indians were forced to walk a trail from Georgia to Indian Territory in Oklahomah. Many died or were injured. This was eventually called the "Trail of Tears" -
Telegraph!
Samuel F.B. Morse sent the first telegraph message from Washington to Baltimore. -
Mexican War
Zachary Taylor seized Texas land settled by Mexicans. US declared war on May 13. The was ended on February 2nd, 1848. The United States recieved Texas, California, and many other territories in the Mexican Cession at the end of the war. -
Gold Rush!
Gold was discovered in California, so around 80000 prospectors immigrated. -
Great Compromising
The Compromis of 1850, proposed by Henry Clay, made Californie a free state, admitted Utah and New Mexico as territories, and made the Fugitive Slave Law harsher. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe published this book that talked about the harsh side of slavery. -
Rebuplican Party
This party opposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This party formed in Ripon, WI. -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Dred Scott held that slaves became free in a free state, but the court ruled otherwise. They said blacks could not be citizens. -
Harpers Ferry
John Brown and 21 others seized the Armory at Harpers Ferry. Brown was hanged for Treason on December 2nd. -
Abraham Lincoln!
In a four way race to presidency, Abraham Lincoln came out victorious as 16th president. -
Confederate States
Several Southern States seceded and called themselves the Confederate States of America, with Jefferson Davis as president. Firing at Ft. Sumter im Charleston on April 12 marked the beginning of the Civil War. -
Civil War Battles
The Union captured New Orleans on May 1st. The Battle of Antietam happened later in September, it was one of the bloodiest battles in the war. Over 4000 were killed overall. -
Union Victories
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation which freed all slaves in the South. The Union captured the Mississippi River by July 4, Lincoln then gave his Gettysburg Address after being victorious at the Battle of Gettysburg. Confederate forces surrendered Vicksburg, MI to the Union on July 4th. -
End of the war
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomatox Court House, VA. On April 14th President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, so Andrew Jackson was sworn into office. 13th amendment was passed, abolishing slavery. -
14th Amendemnt
The !4th Amendment was ratified , giving citizenship to all people born in the USA. -
15th Amendment
This amendment allowed people of all races to vote. -
Many things
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. President Garfield assassinated on July 2nd.
