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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers America
Columbus finds a Bahamas archepligo and claims it, naming it "San Salvador". -
The Settlement of Jamestown
Jamestown is settled by a joint stock company, and its purpose is to pull in profit for the investors while creating a colony. -
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The French and Indian War
Due to the tension from the Frontier's expansion into Indian territory, a war is sparked over claiming land, and was ended with the Treaty of Paris. (I couldn't find the exact dates) -
The Boston Tea Party
The people of Boston rebel against the heavy taxes imposed onto the imported and exported goods, and throw freshly shipped tea out into the ocean. Due to the consequences of the event, the event was called the "Boston Tea Act" to avoid insulting those who suffered losses. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the first military revolution that drove the United States towards its announcement of its independence. -
The Declaration of Independence
America states its freedom from the rule of others, announcing itself as its own country. -
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The Battle of Yorktown
The last major land battle of the Revolutionary War -
The Constitutional Convention
America writes down its original set of laws for citizens to abide by. -
The invention of the Cotton Gin
The Cotton Gin was invented, making it easier to process cotton and makes it a better crop to produce. -
The Alien and Sedition Acts
America begins enstating policies on immigration. -
The Lousiana Purchase
Louisiana and many other states are purchased from the natives, allowing the frontier to expand legally without conflict. -
The War of 1812
A war was sparked from the European countries attempting to boycott the import and export of American goods. -
The Missouri Compromise
Missouri is split territory for the civil war. -
Andrew Jackson's Election
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The Panic of 1837
One of many American Depressions, lasting until the mid 1840s
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The Trail of Tears
(no specific date) Native indians were forced out of America's territory as one of the early acts of Andrew Jackson. -
Invention of the telegraph
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The Mexican-American War
Reinforcing immigration laws, America took Texas and New Mexico from the Hispanic community.
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The Compromise of 1850
A document signed to end political confrontation between slaves, America, and the community of Mexico -
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Fort Sumpter Firing
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The Emancipation Proclamation
(Unlike other January 1st dates, this one is actually the date rather than being ungiven) -
Surrender at Appomattox Courhouse
The Confederates surrender to the Union, ending the Civil War. -
Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
Lincon dun got shot, son. -
Andrew Jackson Impeached
Andrew Jackson was removed from the title of President of the United States -
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
This was the day Amendments 13-15 were ratified. -
The Organization of Standard Oil Trust
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The monopoly of Rockefeller was divided and organized to multiple people. -
The Pullman and Homestead Strikes
Workers for large corporations go on strike for better working conditions and wages. -
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The Spanish-American War
Spain's occupation of Cuba sparks a war with the United States. -
Theodore Roosevelt is elected president!
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