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400 BCE
First Americans enter North America
When the first humans entered North America -
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Abolitionist Movement
This was the idea to free slaves. Until slaves were freed after the Civil War, abolitionists fighted to free slaves all over and specifically the South in America. -
1436
Christopher Columbus
Columbus was an Italian explorer born in Spain. He was responsible for many explorations and historical events and some people still believe he discovered the Americas (even though he didn't). -
1492
Christopher Columbus lands
In 1492 Columbus first landed in the Americas. This day set into action various other historic events that occured in the future. -
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Mercantilism
This was the idea that trade was financially beneficial. This idea lasted quote a long time. -
Jamestown
This was one of the first colonial settlements when English men traveled to the Americas. -
Navigation Act of 1651
This was when the British Empire required all trade between them and colonies to be carried by English vessels.This act caused the Anglo-Dutch war in 1652, and gave the British more control over trade. -
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The Enlightenment
This was a movement that valued intellectual thought and philosophy in Europe. -
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin was an American polymath and one of the founding fathers of the US. -
George Washington
George Washington was a soldier who served as the first president of the US. He was also a founding father of the the US. -
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson was a founding father of the US, an author of the Declaration of Independence, and later the third president of the US. -
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French and Indian War
This was a war between the French and the British over land and France's expansion into the Ohio River. The French the won the war thanks to their alliance with the Native Americans. -
Proclamation of 1763
This was a proclamation made by King George II forbidding expansion in the West. This gave the Native Americans their land and angered American colonists wanting to expand. -
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Stamp Act
This was an act from the British parliament that increased taxes on the legal recognition of documents. This caused colonial opposition, and led to the revolt against the crown. -
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American Revolution
This was a colonial revolt and war that lead to the Thirteen Colonies winning independence from Great Britain. -
Boston Massacre
This was when the British army shot an killed several people when attacked by a mob. This lead to Patriots trying to encourage rebellion against British authorities and overall the British crown. -
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark are most famously remembered for their exploration into t he West and the first stepping stone towards westward expansion. Clark was born (1770). -
Boston Tea Party
This was when the sons of liberty held a political protest because of the Tea Act of 1773. They destroyed an entire shipment of tea and escalated the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independance
This was a statement that regarded the Thirteen Colonies as sovereign states and independent from Great Britain, in turn forming the United States of America. -
Andrew jackson
Jackson was the 7th president of the US and responsible for many historical movements such as Jacksonian Democracy and the Indian Removal Act. -
US Constitution signed
This was when the Constitution was written and signed by the authors. It outlined the government and essential rules of the US. -
Louisiana Purchase
This was when the US bought Louisiana territory from France. This expanded the US territory by a lot and gave them more control and influence over the Americas. -
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Westward Expansion
This was when the US was expanding Westward in order to gain land and power. Because of Manifest Destiny, many Americans believed they were destined to move West and expand. -
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
They were one of the first groups to explore the West. -
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was the 16th president of the US and most famously memorialized for winning the Civil War and freeing slaves form the South. -
Jacksonian Democracy Founded
This was the idea that all men regardless of economic standing desired a say in the government. This was practiced primarily during Jackson's presidency, -
Election of 1828
This was the election involving Andrew Jackson.Jackson fought for voting rights and influence for the poor and ended up winning the election. -
Indian Removal Act
This was an act that President Jackson signed off on to move the Indians west of the Mississippi River. While Jackson claimed to do it out of care, his real motives are unclear. This movement to the West was also known as the Trail of Tears to the Native Americans. -
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Manifest Destiny
This was the belief held by Americans that they deserved and were destined to expand westward. As a result, the US was determined to expand West and dominate land. -
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Mexican American War
This was an armed conflict between the United States and Mexico over land. While Mexico thinks that the US was at fault, the US thinks the opposite, however the US ended up winning the war. -
Compromise of 1850
This was an act that allowed slave owners some rights and abilities and allowed other abolitionists other rights and abilities. While the intent was to calm feuds of slavery, it just escalated them. -
Dred Scott Decision
Scott was a enslaved man who tried to win his freedom through the law and failed. His case was an example of the judicial systems and laws during the time. -
Dred Scott
Scott was a slave who tried to free himself and his family from slavery. He was an example of slavery at the time and died in 1858 (birth date unknown). -
Election of 1860
This was the year that Lincoln ran for presidency and won. Lincoln later used his power to end slavery and free slaves all around the country. -
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Civil War
This was a war between the Union and the Confederacy. While the Union wanted freedom for slaves the Confederacy (South) was intent on keeping them. After a long war, the Union ended up winning and freeing slaves across the nation. -
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Era of Reform
This was a time of social activism and political reform. the goals of the era were to fix the problems caused by industrialization, government corruption, etc. -
Frederick Douglas
Douglas was a reformer and abolitionist. As a slave himself, after he was freed he tried to make change and free others like him. Douglas died in 1895 (birth date unknown).