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Aug 22, 1492
Columbus discorers america
Founded America in 1492. Found on accident. -
Jamestown is founded
First sucessful english settlement. -
Pilgrims settle in Plymouth
First settlement for the pilgrims in America. Very sucessful. -
Colonists stage the Boston Tea Party.
Colonists dumped 18,000 pounds of tea imports into Boston Harbor. -
Colonies declare independenc.
Wavering continental congress urged each colony to form its own government. -
Constitution is ratified.
The new government could not become a reality until the last 9 states ratified or approved the constitution. This started the battle over ratification. -
George Washington is elected first president.
Began to structure America as one instead of multiple governments. -
Louisana Purchase
Doubled Americas size and gave more room to settle. -
Abraham Lincon
New leader of the north. -
Civil War ends.
Ending of the 4 year war.
