US History: VHS Summer: Cassidy Quint

US History: VHS Summer: Cassidy Quint

Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Dec 31, 1877

This is a timeline for a History class, it spans from 1492 to 1877. This timeline will include important historical events.

First permanent settlement in Jamestown

Jun 24, 1607

http://www.ushistory.org/us/2.asp
Britain established their first permanent settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. But little did they realize that most of the continent was under the control of other european nations. All of the southwest was claimed and the land between the rockies and the appalachian mountains. Britain couldn't claim any of these areas

Jamestown Settlement and the "starving times"

Dec 24, 1609

http://www.ushistory.org/us/2c.asp
During the winter of 1609-1610 the jamestown settlement experienced one of it's worst trials. Hungry and plaqued with diseases it was a struggle to survive, two people were tied to posts and left to die because they stole food and one other man ate his wife. Yet the colony survived and more settlers arrived and the colony prospered.

Rebellion

Dec 24, 1676

http://www.ushistory.org/us/7e.asp
There was a rebellion from all thirteen colonies before the Revolutionary War. It is a very traditional thing in Americas past and continues through our spirit. America will continue to defend what we hold dear.

The french and Indian War

Jun 24, 1754

http://www.ushistory.org/us/8b.asp
This war began in America, it started with the French and British "butting heads", next an attack on Washington's troops but they were soon forced to surrender. When news of this reached London, war was declared.

Treaty of Parris and it's impact

Dec 24, 1763

http://www.ushistory.org/us/8d.asp
The treaty of Parris's conditions were very harsh to losing France, France lost all of it's territory in North America. The British gained that territory and gave some to Spain for helping them win the Battle. Instead of the winning bringing America and their British cousins closer together it would begin to slowly but surely tear them apart.

Loyalist

Jul 24, 1774

http://www.ushistory.org/us/13c.asp
A loyalist was an American who remained faithful to the British Empire during the war. For loyalists it was hard decision to make and keep during the revolution. If you were thought to be a loyalist then you would be immediately arrested.

Articles of Confederation

Nov 17, 1777

http://www.ushistory.org/us/14b.asp
Around 1777 Congress decided that they needed some sort of rules to keep everyone and everything in a balance. So they created the Articles of Confederation to do just that in November of 1777.

The Economic Crisis of the 1780's

May 24, 1780

http://www.ushistory.org/us/14d.asp
War had destroyed most of Americas economy. The British Navy had destroyed most of Americas ships and badly hindered the flow of trade. It became a habit to steal food supplies from the enemy.

Election of 1800, Jefferson vs. Adams

Nov 1, 1800

http://www.ushistory.org/us/20a.asp
The election of 1800 was a hard fought battle between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Both parties thought that if the opposing side won it would destroy the nation. Federalists attacked Jefferson and Republicans attacked Adams presidency. In the end Thomas Jefferson won the election

The Revolution of 1800

Nov 9, 1800

http://www.ushistory.org/us/20.asp
After a harsh public antagonism of the 1790's a democratic- republican put the antagonism to an end. Thomas Jefferson described the successful election as "as real a revolution in the principles of our government as that of 1776 was in its form."

The Election of 1824

Nov 1, 1824

http://www.ushistory.org/us/23d.asp
The Election of 1824 was the first election where there was no candidate running as a federalist. Five other candidates ran as Democratic-Republicans. The winner of the Electoral College was Andrew Jackson. He was followed by John Quincy Adams.

The Underground Railroad

Dec 24, 1830

http://www.ushistory.org/us/28c.asp
The Underground Railroad had conductors that couldn't wait for laws to change, The Underground Railroad helped slaves find a little freedom. It only operated at night, and the slaves were moved from station to station, stations were safe places for slaves to eat and rest before they traveled farther. Over 3,200 people worked the underground railroads.

The Voice of Abolitionism

Dec 24, 1831

http://www.ushistory.org/us/28a.asp
William Lloyd Garrison was the leader of the emerging anti- slavery movement. He published the The Liberator which caused him to be loved and hated by many Americans.

The Trail of Tears

Dec 24, 1831

http://www.ushistory.org/us/24f.asp
The Trail of Tears was where over 20,000 Cherokees were forced march westward. More than a quarter of them died along this journey.

The Mexican- American War

Dec 24, 1846

http://www.ushistory.org/us/29d.asp
War broke out against against Mexico in 1846, the United States Army numbered 60,000 and the American Navy dominated the sea. The United States won by a landslide however they lost 13,000 men in the war. Mexico was stripped of half of its territory.

Democracy

Dec 24, 1846

http://www.whatisdemocracy.net/
https://www.google.com/search?q=democracy&safe=strict&espv=2&biw=1146&bih=584&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiU9rqFiPzNAhXFbiYKHdXGBWwQ_AUIBygA&dpr=1
A representative form of government. In a democracy you vote for the president of the country. Some people say it is an electoral dictatorship. But the definition of a democracy is "A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives."

The compromise of 1850

Dec 24, 1850

http://www.ushistory.org/us/30d.asp
The issue was that Texas was claiming New Mexico's land, Texas being a slave state would mean that the land they were claiming would turning into slave land as well. This was an issue because the north did not like this. The North would have to agree to federal protection of slavery for the south to be able to be comfortable.

The Election of 1860

Nov 1, 1860

http://www.ushistory.org/us/32d.asp
The Election of 1860 was a tough election between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. The republicans realized early on that the democratic's issues gave them a chance to take the election. Lincoln received 180 electoral votes and 40% of the popular vote, narrowly winning the election.

Presidental Reconstruction

Sep 24, 1864

http://www.ushistory.org/us/35a.asp
This is idea that president Johnson was completely undoing everything that president Lincoln had in the works as president. The northerners originally supported it but grew to dislike his ideas and the abrupt changes to what Lincoln had achieved.

Impeachment

Dec 24, 1868

http://www.ushistory.org/us/35c.asp
Impeachment is the process used to remove any federal official accused of misconduct. President Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached. A famous quote from Andrew Johnson when he learned of his impeachment is "Let them impeach, and be damned."