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Jameston
First permanent settlement. -
Mayflower Compact
A document created by the Mayflower to establish rules. -
Declaration of Independence
A document declaring independence from Great Britain. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris is conducted -
US Constitution
US Constitution is created -
Louisiana Purchase
A treaty signed with France that purchased more land for the United States from France. -
Missouri Compromise
A United States federal statue that regulated slavery in western teritories. (Wikipedia) -
Republic of Texas
At the convention of 1836, the Republic of Texas declares independence from Mexico. -
Texas Becomes a State
President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas. -
Compromise of 1850
Senator Henry Clay introduced a series of resolutions on Janury 29, 1850, to attemp to seek a compromise and avert a crisis between North and South. (Wikipedia) -
Civil War Starts
A war over slavery between North and South begins. -
Civil War Ends
The war over slavery between North and South ends with Joseph E. Jonston surrendering to the Union army.