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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
US History
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Jamestown Colony Established
history siteJamestown colony established by the british. This was the first colony to be established in the New World. -
"Slavery"
history linkFirst slaves brought to virginia in 1619 to aid with the production of tobacco. Slavery was an oppressive time in which the African American race was undermined and treated as lesser than everyone else, with less than basic human and democratic rights. Many people had conflicting attitudes towards slavery but many view it as a reflection of the colonists and the British. -
Virginia Establishes Slavery
history linkVirginia is first colony to establish slavery 1661 and others follow N/SC Georgia was the only one to attempt to resist -
The First Great Awakening Begins
history linkThe great awakening was a period of religious revival in America. The first wave of this was sparked by Jonathan Edwards, who refused to convert to the Church of England -
Birth of George Washington
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Born in Virginia and died at his estate Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, was the First president of the United States, Founding Father of the United States, Commander in the Revolutionary War, Drafted the US Constitution, -
French and Indian War Began
history linkFrench and Indian war began 1754 by fighting over the valley of Ohio and who got to use this territory -
"Mercantilism"
history linkThe term "mercantilism" was coined by Marquis de Mirabeau. Mercantilism means an economic system developing during the decay of feudalism to unify and increase the power and especially the monetary wealth of a nation by a strict governmental regulation through policies designed to secure a favorable balance of trade, the development of agriculture and manufactures, and the establishment of foreign trading monopolies -Merriam-Webster, main economic philosophy used in the 17th and 18th centuries -
Stamp Act
history linkall official documents had to have the official stamp of the British before they could be used or official in any way (Example: marriage papers) -
Boston Massacre
history linkThe Boston Massacre killed 5 people. Biritsh soldiers killed these 5 male civillians and injured 6 other people. Faamously depicted by Paul Revere. -
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
history linkFamous speech given by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Convention in 1775. Henry's speech is credited with persuasding the house into bring the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. -
United States Constitution Created
history linkRatified on June 21, 1788, originally made up of seven articles, the articles are full of ideas relating to federalism, separation of power into three branches, and the porcedure of ratification of the consitution, drafted and signed by the founding fathers of the United States -
"Republicanism"
history linkThe war of 1812 was declared on June 18, 1812. Preceeding this, the main political value of the republic was "republicanism". The ideals of inequality and hierarchy were beginning to be put to bed after the war of 1812, ending the era of "republicanism". -
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The Era of Good Feelings
history linkThe Era of Good Feelings refers to the time when Madison was president for 2 terms and Monroe follwed him all this time. One party dominated the house, even though they were deeply divided among issues.
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The Liberator Published
history linkThe Liberator was published by William Lloyd Garrison as an anti-slavery publication. His words defined the stance of the new abolitionists; as he was the first leader of the anit-slavery movement. "I am in earnest — I will not equivocate — I will not excuse — I will not retreat a single inch — AND I WILL BE HEARD," -
Manifest Destiny
history linkThis is the widespread belief that the Americans had the devine right to spread their empire to the west and expand. They believed it was best for everyone. -
The compromise of 1850
history link5 bills passed in september of 1850 which spelled out a four year time between the southern slave states and the northern free states regarding the new territories aquired during the Maexican-American War. It was meant to ease the issues of slavery but just divided the country more. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
history linkcreated the terriotoires of Kansas and Nebraska. Was her most influential event leading up to the Civil War. Made to open up new territories and land -
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American Civil War
history link The war fought in America after the southern states declared succession from the rest of the country and formed themselves as the confederate states of america, with the north remaining as the union. http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/files/2013/04/hl-cw-weapons-storming-fort-wagner.jpg -
"Slavocracy"
history linkslavocracy directly means the rule or domination of slaveholders. The year 1864 was when the people and governments of america finally started to comdem this philosophy and begin to take real action (like putting laws in place) against it. Vice President (at the time) Andrew Johnson was a strong protestor against slavocracy -
"Radical Republicans"
history linkRadical Republicans really started to shine when the presidential reconstruction period began in 1865. These republicans wanted to punish the South for what they had done in the american civil war. They passed acts like the Military Reconstruction Acts of 1867 to prevent military strength and power.
