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Period: Jun 24, 1492 to
US History: VHS Summer: Hannah Winans
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Landed in Jamestown, Virginia
We first landed in Jamestown, Virginia on April 6, 1607. We established a colony that lasted until 1699. This was the first European colony established on New World soil. -
First African Slave Ship Comes to the Colonies
The first ship of slaves sailed from Africa to Jamestown in 1619. The slaves were brought to the colonies to replace the indentured servants, who were mostly poor white Europeans, and to work on tobacco farms, -
Industrial Revolution Begins
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The Industrial Revolution began in 1760. It lasted up until around some time between 1820 - 1840. This was a period of extreme technological advancement in the United States. -
Boston Massacre
English soldiers open fire on colonists in Boston, sparking many people's intrest in separating the colonies from England. Five dead, three more injured. -
Signing of the Declatation of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed and sent to England, informing them that the colonies were no longer their property. We are now our own independant country. -
George Washington becomes the First President of the U.S.
whitehouse.gov April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn into oath as the first President of the United States. This was a huge step in the political development of the United States as an independant country. -
The First Factory is Built
U.S. History In 1790, Samuel Slater became the first man to build a factory in the United States. This sparked a massive expansion of factory installation across the U.S. for the next dacade. -
First Cotton Gin is Invented
history.com Eli Whitney invents the first Cotton Gin in 1793. This created a surge in slave-requirement. The more we needed cotton, the more we needed people to pick it. -
George Washington leaves office
whitehouse.gov George Washington leaves office despite much persiasion to stay in for a third term. -
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Frederick Douglass is born
biography.com Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in February, 1818. He became one of the greatest Abolitionist icons and an intellectual. He also was the first African-American to hold a powerful political position in the United States. -
Andrew Jackson Elected President
US History Andrew Jackson wins the 1828 election and becomes President of the United States. He later went on to change the country forever, bringing forth the voice of the Common Man. -
Women's Rights begin to recieve attention
US History
Around the 1830's and the 1840's, Women's Rights became a popular topic. This was the first time in American history that women were standing up for themselves as human beings. This is represented by Abigail Adams, a prominent feminist icon of the time. -
Maifest Destiny Begins
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Manifest Destiny was a time of Westward expansion in the U.S. People had big dreams of finding success in the Western half of the country. This was a time of triumph and determination, along with hope. -
The Dred Scott Decision
US History
The Dred Scott case was a huge setback in the country's abolitionist movement. The country became divided over the question: was in unconstitutional for a state to ban slavery? -
The Civil War Begins
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The Civil War began on April 12, 1861. It lasted almost exactly 4 years, ending in 1865. This was a time of great tension in the United States as the North and the South battled eachother. -
Emancipation Proclamation
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The Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law on September 22, 1862. This document was created by Abraham Lincoln. It stated that if a state continued to rebel against the Union on January 1, 1863, all slaves in said state were legally emancipated. -
Lincoln's Assassination
America's Library
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in the Ford's Theater. He shot him in the back of the head. Lincoln did not die instantly; but passed away the next day. -
Reconstruction Begins
history.com
Reconstruction was the period after the Civil War when the U.S. "worked together" to rebuild the country. This was a time of great social and political conflict. Though the war was over, for many Americans the true fight had just begun. -
15th Amendment is signed into law
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The 15th Amendment made it legal for black people to vote in the United States. Though many southern states found ways around letting this happen, it became legal in 1870. It wasn't until around 1965 that a majority of black people in the country were legally registered to vote, though.
