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1600 BCE
Bering Land Bridge
Connecting Russia to Alaska was The Bering Land Bridge. Consisting of three main waves. 27,000 thousand years ago was the First Wave. A First Wave of migration, while the Clovis people came later, via the land bridge. -
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BEGINNINGS TO EXPLORATION
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1200 BCE
Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica was the beginning of New World Agriculture. The region of Central America and South North America that was occupied by several civilizations, especially the Maya in pre-Columbian times. -
476 BCE
Dark Ages
Migration period, also called the Dark Ages or Early Middle Ages, the early Medieval period of Western European History. A time period when there was no Roman emperor or (Holy Roman) in the West, marked by frequent warfare and a virtual disappearance of urban life. Following the decline of the Roman Empire, the middle Ages asserted a demographic, cultural, and economic deterioration. The causes were the fall of Roman Empire-the idea of Christianity. -
1300
The Renaisance
Renaissance, "rebirth" period in European civilization immediately following the Middle Ages, conventionally held to have been characterized by a surge of interest in classical scholar values. Primarily a time of revival of Classical learning and wisdom after a long period of cultural decline and stagnation. The style of painting and sculpture reached artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. -
1440
Triangular Trade
It was a multilateral system of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country to the other.The Triangular Trade/The Slave Trade/The Transatlantic Trade had three different destinations. The Triangular Trade routes covered England , Europe, Africa, The Americas, and West Indies. Trading of slaves, manufactured goods, and cash crops. -
1492
The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange refers to a period of cultural and biological exchange between the Old and New World. There was an exchange of animals, plants, diseases and technology transformed European American ways of life. One of the positive impacts the Columbian Exchange had on the world, was the massive exchange of crops. A negative aspect was for the native people who thrived: entire populations were wiped out by warfare and European diseases like smallpox. -
1492
Conquest of the New World
The Spanish Conquest of America, in the 15th century Christopher Columbus began the conquest of America. Was the first coming to the Americas in 1492. Beginning with Columbus in 1492 and continuing for nearly 350 years, Spain conquered and settled most of South America, the Caribbean, and the American Southwest. -
1517
Reformation
The protestant reformation refers to series of events by the 16th century in the Christian Church. Because of corruption in the Catholic Church, some people saw a need to change the way it worked. The massive turmoil caused had a lasting impact on European politics. Soon after the Catholic church deemed Martin Luther, a "protestant," Europe became divided-territorial lines. Martin Luther began to attack the Catholic Church's corrupt practice of indulgence-selling to absolve sin and be forgiven. -
1518
Caribbean Colonies
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The Chesapeake Colonies
Were the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, later the commonwealth of Virginia, and the Province of Maryland. Though indigo and rice were grown, there was a high demand for tobacco, turning into the largest cash crop of the Chesapeake and Southern colonies. Vast plantations were built along the rivers of Virginia, and social/economic systems developed to grow and distribute this cash crop. -
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ENGLISH COLONIAL SOCIETES
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New England Colonies
Connecticut colony, colony of Rhode Island, Massachusetts Bay, and New Hampshire are the four New England Colonies. During the 1600 to 1700s hundreds of thousands of African Americans were forced to work as slaves in the colonies. most New England families lived in small houses. Puritans refuged in the Massachusetts Bay Colony where it was primarily intended to be a business venture. Puritanism was a religious reform movement that arose within the Church of England in the late sixteenth century. -
The Enlightment
The Age of Enlightenment was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century. Also known as "The Century of Philosophy". The Age of Reason, as called, impacted Europe by spreading rapidly across Europe, in the late 17th century. -
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution also known as the Revolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James the 2nd of England by a union of English parliament. Replaced with the joint monarchy of his protestant daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange. It was the keystone of the Whig(those opposing to a Catholic succession). -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials began for the reason that young girls claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft. More than 200 were accused of the practice of witchcraft and executed. Dorcas Good a young person was one of the accused said to be insane: 20 others were executed. -
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COLONIAL AMERICA
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The Great Awakening
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The Treaty of Paris 1763
The Treaty of Paris 1763 was signed on February 10th by the Kingdoms of Great Britain, Spain, France with Portugal . In agreement for Britain's victory over Spain and France during the Seven Years War. -
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THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Resulted in American Independence. The American Revolutionary War, also known as the AMERICAN war of Independence, was a global war that began as a conflict between Great Britain and the 13 colonies. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act 1765 was an act of the parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on colonies. It required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, an incident that occurred on March 5, 1770 between a "patriot" and group of British soldiers. Resulted in 5 dead patriots, and 6 injuries. It became of the greatest contributing factors to the War for American Independence. "No taxation without Representation" -
Boston Tea Party
Initially referred to by John Adams as "the Destruction of the Tea in Boston" The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the Sons of liberty in Boston, on December 16 ,1773. Some disguised as Native Americans, in defiance of the Tea Act of May 10, 1773 destroyed an entire shipment of tea. -
Coersive Acts
Describe a series of laws relating to Britain's colonies in North America and passed by the British Parliament in 1774. Also known as the Restraining Acts. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord best known as "The Shot Heard Around the World" were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. Fought on April 16, 1775 at Lexington, Massachusetts. Tensions built up for years between the 13 colonies and the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts -
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THE CONSTITUTION
The United states constitution is the supreme law of the United States. Written by Thomas Jefferson: was empowered by the sovereign authority of the people and by the consent of the legislatures of states. Its main purpose was to provide protection of the fundamental rights of U.S citizens. -
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THE NEW REPUBLIC
The New Republic Era-the 1st years under the Constitution, constitutional roles were nearly complete. The two parties formed by the "Founding Fathers. The Bill of rights- a new government and capital. The political parties- Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Constitutional issues caused by the Federalists set by the first National bank. -
Election of 1788
George Washington was very admired and everyone agreed to make him the 1st president of the United States. Seen as a god-like figure by everyone;s choice. In this election, there were no running candidates or mates, in 2nd place- was chosen as vice-president During Washington's presidency, he created, what we know as the Cabinet. The Cabinet;s role is to advice the president on any subject he may require. -
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THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion occurred in Pennsylvania after the making of a new constitution. Farmers and Artisans were affected by the taxation of whiskey and did not agree with it: they feared to it would affect their income. The significance of this event was how this rebellion proved that unlike the Articles of Confederation, The new government had power. -
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THE AGE OF JEFFERSON
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WESTWARD EXPANSION
The westward expansion, greatly aided in the early 19th century by the Louisiana Purchase (1803). -
War of 1812
In the War of 1812, the U.S took on the greatest naval power in the world, Great Britain, in a conflict that would have an immense impact in the young country's future. Causes of War included the British attempts to restrict U.S trade an the desire to expand its territory. -
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CULTURAL CHANGES
despite changes, in the 1800, the nobility and traditional landed aristocracy still held political power in most of Western Europe. In addition, to being the sole holders of political power, nobility of the 18th century held the vast majority of the region's wealth. -
Election of 1824
Andrew Jackson, John Q. Adams, William Crawford, and Henry Clay were the 4 candidates for the presidency. Andrew Jackson won the people's vote however, John Quincy Adams won the electoral vote. Adams won including his election by the House of Representatives. He became president because Jackson failed to gain majority. -
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THE AGE OF JACKSON
The Jackson Era, running from around 1820 to 1845, was a time of rampant growth and regional diversification. Jacksonian democracy was a 19th century political philosophy in the United States that espoused greater democracy for the common man. The election of 1828 launched the Age of Jackson-the Era of Good Feelings. -
Presidency of John Q. Adams
President Adams supported the American System. This system included funding for infrastructure development to facilitate trade, a tariff to protect the domestic manufacturing industry, A national bank and reduction in national debt. During his presidency, Adams opened up a national university. John Adams did not know of popular democracy: he'd loose his popularity. -
The Spoils System
The spoil system is a method still used today. This is the process where you replace bureaucracy with your own supporters. Used by Jackson-he supported this method because it was his way of of rewarding his loyal. Also used by current president Donald J. Trump when he moved into office. -
Campaign
During the campaign for the Election of 1828 personal attacks began. Attacks will start with the opponents trying to play each other off as womanizers, but it turns serious when Jackson's wife is targeted. False accusations and disruptive comments about her raise towards her being married before. It seemed that Jackson's wife was aimed because she was with two men at the same time without a divorce from the first man. Jackson was strongly aimed by candidate John Quincy Adams. -
Bank Veto Speech
In the Bank Veto Speech Andrew Jackson explains the reason why vetoed the bank. The national bank was not compatible with the constitution, sound policy, and justice. -
Bank Veto Speech
This is the speech on the bank of the United States veto and its aftermath. In the Bank Veto Speech Andrew Jackson explains the reason why he vetoed the bank. The bank was not compatible with the constitution, sound of policy, and justice. by using the Pocket Veto tactic, he was able to veto the bank. This was an indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president or governor: retaining the bill unsigned until dealth with. -
Declaration of Independence
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The Whig Party
Originally formed in opposition to the policies of president Andrew Jackson and his democratic party. Guided by leader Henry Clay formed the Whig party. The Whig Party is a political Party that stood for protective tariffs, national government, and federal aid for internal improvements. They believed in a strong federal government, similar to the Federalist party that proceeded it. -
The Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of Indians from their ancestral home in the Southeastern United States to present day Oklahoma. Native Americans had a long road to travel pf about 2,200 miles, known as the trail of tears because of all that died. Thousands died while being relocated to other areas by the Indian Removal Act. -
The Black Death
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SECTIONALISM
Sectionalism is the loyalty to a part of a nation, but not a nation as a whole. It was a time when Americans saw themselves as Southerners or Northerners. Sectionalism was in fact a major element of the Civil War. Conflict was strong between the Northeastern individual states and the South. -
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THE CIVIL WAR
The Civil War is the central event in America's History. While the revolution of 1776 to 1783 created the U.S, the Civil War determined a nation's future and what kind of nation it would be. The war resolved two fundamental unresolved questions by the revolution: whether the U.S was to be a dissolvable confederation of sovereign states or an indivisible nation with a sovereign national government. -
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RECONSTRUCTION
Reconstruction, the time period following the American Civil War, attempted to redress the inequities of slavery and its political, social, and economic legacy. Also attempted to solve the problems arising from the readmission to the union of the 11 states that had seceded at or before the outbreak of war.
