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Start of Slavery
As agriculture grew in the New World, people needed more work force but weren't wealthy enough the hire workers. instead they resorted to slavery. Ships were sent to Africa and returned bearing native passengers who were sold into slavery. Slavery was more popular in the southern areas of America because most of their trade involved agriculture. -
Jamestown
Jamestown was settled by England in 1607 as the first perminent English settlement in North America. It was named after King James I of England. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative assembly in America. It was established in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1619 and the concept still exists today as The Virginia General Assembly. -
Mayflower Compact
The mayflower compact was the governing document of the Plymouth Colony. It created a "covenent community" and all settlers were bound to it. -
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Fench and indian War
This war was the british and colonists versus the Fench and the Indians. this dispute was over the land west of the appalachias. the british won. however, the colonists werent allowed west of the appalachias because of limited protection from indian attacks. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the seven years war, also known as the french and indian war. it took place in Paris Fracne and the british had their victory. -
Proclamation of 1763
the proclamation was given to prevent settler from moving west of the appalachian mountains. it was issued by king George III. this outraged settlers because it limited their freedom and gave them less living room. -
The Stamp Acts
The stamp act impiosed taxes on any legal documents. this tax was created by parliament to repair their war damages. many taxed items included newspapers, magazines, and legal documents. -
Boston Massacre
this event was a riot in the streets of Boston. it led to british troops firing on civilians. there were 5 fatalities. conolists were outraged by the fact that britain's troop were killing the common people. -
The Boston Tea Party
The boston tea party was an protestv on the taxtion on tea along with many other goods. they were being taxed without representation in parliament. so colonists dumped a shipment of tes into the boston harbour in retaliation. -
1st Continental Congress
this was a meeting of colonist leaders in rtesponse to the intolerable acts imposed by britain. they met in philedelphia and discussed the idea of revolution against the britsh government. -
2nd Continental Congress
this was the second meeting of our fore fathers. during this meeting they discussed troops and forming a true army to fght britain. It was held in philedelphia, just after lexington and cnocord. -
Lexington and Concord
this was the first battle of the revolutionary war. it took place in massachussetts. the tactic of formal warfare was still used early in the war. -
The Declaration of Independence
this document was written by many of the ame members who attended the conintental congreeses. it stated our grievences against the king and England. this led to our later independence after fighting the revolutionary war. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were the first form of government in the USA. they present a weak government and gave power to the states. -
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The Critical Period
This time period was coined by James Madison. it was the era when the USA was under the Articles of Confederation. it ended after the turn of the decade and included events such as the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. -
Yorktown
this was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. during this attack, Americans and french surrounded the british both on land and sea. the british surrendered and The United States Of America was formed as a new nation. -
The Treaty of Paris
this was the official signing of american independence. it turned us into our own country free from british rule. it took place in paris -
Land Ordinance of 1785
This statute promoted people to expoand westward into new territories of the United States. it was founded by congress who at the time hads no power to tax. Therefore, they attempted to make people trade and buy more to boost the economy. -
Shay's Rebellion
this was a rebellion by poor farmers in the north. they were tired of the inflation in taxes put on the common man. they uprose and attacked an armory and other government areas to "seek revenge". -
Annapolis Convention
The Annapolis Convention was a meeting of delegates to discuss several things. firtlyy, it was called to settle disputes amount states over trade regulations. only 5 states showed uyp to represent at the convention. they decided to hold another convention later in philedelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. -
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The Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convetion was a meeting to reform our government. it was run by George Washington and had many of our fore fathers in attendence. it included the virginia plan and the new jersey plan as well as the greatt compromise and 3/5ths compromise. -
3/5ths Compromise
this was a compromise between the northern and southern states as to whether or not slaves counted as population in congress. the north said they didnt and the south said they did. eventually they reached an agreement that only 3/5ths of the slave population should count as population for representation in congress. -
The Great Compromise
this was a settlement between the Virginia and New Jersey plans. it proposed a bicameral legislature that had one house based one population for representation and the other had equal represetntaion. -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
this ordinance heloed paved the way to the formation of new states. it made a process so that statehood was easier to obtain. therefore, people moved up the the northwest to seek newfound freedom. -
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Washington's Presidency
George Washington was the first persident of America. He was originally the commanding leader of the nations army in the Revolutionary War. He set a president for all future presidents of America. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
this act passed and created a judicial branch of our government. it was to compare with the legislative and executive branches. -
Bill of Rights signed
the bill of rights are the first ten amendments to the constitution. they state our humana rights. it was written by James Madison. it consulted the VA declaration of rights and the VA statute of religious freedom. -
Cotton Gin
this invention led to greater increase in slve population in America. it made farming cotton easier because it quickly sorted out the seeds from the actual plant. this made southern farmers move west to expand their business. -
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Adams' Presidency
John adams was a Federalist. he ran against Thoms Jefferson in the Elcetion of 1796. during his presidency, he declared an unlawful war against France. -
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Old Immigrants
thi time period was when immigrnts from northern and western europe were the majority of immigrnts in the US -
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Jefferson's Presidency
Thomas Jefferson defeated john Adams in the Election of 1800. he bought the Loiusiana Territory during his presidency. he also founded the Lewis and Clark expedition. -
Marbury vs. Madison
This court case was over a congressional decision that Jefferson was required to appoint judges to the sureme court because Madison had promised them before his term was up. the supreme court determined that congresses actions were unconstitutional. this gave th judicial branch equal power as the other branches.it also estabished the power of judicial review. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson purchased the louisiana Territory in 1803 from the french. he bought it at a minimal price. it doubled the size of the country at the time. -
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The War of 1812
this war was caused by birtish interference in trade and their aid to the indians in western America.federalists in the north opposed the war. they even considered secceding from the USA. the US won the war but with great damages. we gained a shared claim to the Oregon Territory. -
McCulloch vs Maryland
John marshall uoheld the governments right to establsh a bank. he also determined that the state could not tax the federal government. -
Missouri Compromise
this compromise divided the free and southern states evenly among the US to prevent conflict over slavery. it admitted maine as a free state and missouri as a slave state and maintained a balnce. -
Monroe Doctrine
this doctrine established the US's power over the wetern hemisphere. it perevnted europe from being involved in western affairs. it made the US a huge power in foreign affairs. -
Gibbons vs Ogden
this case overturned the ability to create a monopoly. it also confirmed the federal governments power to regulate trade. -
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Jackson's Presidency
jackson appealed to the common. he was the 7th president of the united. during his pressdiency, he disestablished the national bank. -
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Age of the Common Man
this era was the rise of power of adrew jackon. also, it highlighted the popularity of the common man. elections were more accomadating towards the average joe. -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
the indian removal act was signed by andrew jackson. it was a legal means to push the indians out of american soil. it led to the trail of tears which was the cherokee tribes forceful removal from their land. -
battle of the Alamo
the alamo was a battle between texans and mexicans. during this battle all of the texans fortified themselves in a farmhouse. all of them died to to the mexicans. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin.
This was a book written by Harriet Beccher Stowe. she was an abolitionist during the civil war era. It criticized slavery and promoted abolition. -
Dred Scott Case
in this ase, a slave sued his owner after he was taken to the free america and was caught and returned. it ruled that slaves were property and could not sue. -
Election of 1860
this elction was between 4 candidates the winner was Abraham Lincoln. his election caused 7 staes to succeed. later 4 more succeeded when he called for troops -
Battle at Fort Sumter
this battle was the first of the american civil war. it only lasted 2 days but ignited the war to begin. the fort was bombarded and surrendered to the southern army. -
Homestead Act
This act promoted western Expansion. it gave ctizens a 160acre plot if they farmed it for 5 years. many americans saw this as an opportunity for new life -
Battle of Antietam
this battle was fought in the north, one of few union battles. after the battle, Lincoln gave the Emancipation Proclamation. -
Emancipation Proclamation
this address was given by President Lincoln. it ordered that all confederate slaves be set free. this prevented foreign intervention. -
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Reconstruction Era
this time period was when the south was rebuilt after the Civil War. the northwas split between the decision to punish the south or to help them become a part of the country. Lincoln believed they had never left and decided that they needed to be rejuvenated. -
Battle of Vicksburg
This battle was a win for the union. they had won and split the south in two. this lead t the union winning the civil war because it weakened the south. -
Battle of Gettysburg
this Battle was considered the turning point of the war. once the battle ended, lincoln gave his famous gettysburg address. -
Gettysburg Address
This was Lincolns speech to honor the veterans of the war as well as those who did. he expected it to be forgotten but it become one of his most famous speeches. -
13th Amendment
this amendment abolished slavery in the united states. -
Appomattox Court House
this was the location of the surrender to the union from the confederacy. Lee told his men that the war was or and to cease fighting. it ended the Civil war -
Lincolns's Assassination
Lincoln was shot while watching a play. John Wilkes Booth was the man who pullede the trigger. Lincoln died later that night of his wounds. -
Reconstruction Act of 1867
this act established marshall law in the south. it was meant to keep the peace and avoid another succession attempt. southerns disagreed with this act. -
Election of 1868
during this election, US grant was elected to office. his rule was small as a president and was more prominant in the war. -
Knights of Labor
this organization was the support for the wroking man. it protested the 8 hour day and other benefits for workers. -
14th Amendment
this amendment gave all born in the US right to citizenship. This included former slaves. -
15th Amendment
this amendment gave Blacks the right to vote. this was a big step towards racial equality in the US. -
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Jim Crow Laws
The Jim Crow Laws were a statute which inhibited the freedoms of African Americans. They werent given equal rights and were surpressed from voting and other public and social affairs. -
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
this act prevented chinese immigration to america. despite thier hard work on the transcontinental railroad, americans still discriminated against the chinese. -
American Federation of Labor
this was union known as acraft union. it represented only workers with trade skills. this particular union was prominant in history. -
Dawes Act
this act remvoed indians from thier land and gave the US government permission to sell it. it nationalized the indians who cooperated. -
Assimilation Policy
this policy enacted the US's goal to assimilate the indians. most tribes refue=sed to give up their culture for ours. -
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Progressive Movement
the rogressive movement was a corollary of the gikded age. it reformed its excesses and reformed government as well. it put the people first and politicians second. -
Sherman Anit-Trust Act
this act outlawed to the creation of monpolies. it preserved the capitalist market of the US. -
Homestead Strike
this was a strike aginst the steel companies. it escalated into a gun fight between workers and agents -
American Railway Union
It was founded by Eugene Debbs. this was a union to protect the rights of workers for railways. -
Pullman Strike
this was a strike of the railroad wrkers. it lassted the entire summer of 1894 -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
This case involved a black man disobeying sgregation laws. he plead that he was enttled to just as much as a white man. this case tested the "seperate but equal" policy of the US. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was a revolt againast the harch government by chinese citizens. these rebels became know as the boxers. they lost the rebellion. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty ended the Spanish American War. the US got cuba and the Philippines. -
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Spanish American War
This War was fought between Spain and The USA. this war contained yellow jornalists who exaggereated the war to promote American support. -
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New Immigrants
the new immigrants were mainly from southern and eastern Europe. americans were more prejudice of these people and restricted thier immigration. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy put in place an open market in china for all countries to sell in. it was a US tactic that allowed us an advantage in China. -
Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment gave US the right to control Cuban affairs. Cuba had to amend its constitution to allow this change. It was a result of the Spanish American War. -
Roosevelt Corollary
This statement by President Roosevelt reinforced the monroe doctrine. he said that the US would intervene if ny european countries came to South America. -
Great Migration
during this era, African Americans Travelled from the rural south to the Urban cites in the north and midwest. -
16th Amendment
this amendment gavethe US government the right to collect income Tax from the people. -
17th Amendment
this amendment gave the voting power of senators to the people rather than state legislatures. -
World War One
This war started with the assassination of Prince Ferdinand. it ingnited the powder keg and the war started. most fighting happened on the eastern front of france. -
Panama Canal
ThePanama Canal allowed ships to go from atlantic to pacific without going all the way around south America. It tok years to complete. it is still in use today. -
Federal Trade Commission Act
this act established the FTC. -
Clayton Anti-trust Act
this was a reform to the sherman antitrust act. it excluded unions from the act. -
US enters World War One
the majority of the war was fought without the Us's intervention. however, unrestricted sub,arine warfare long with the Zimmermen telegram forced us into a world war. -
14 Points
these points were created by President Truman. It Provided asolution to resolving conflicts of World War One. this plan was Shot down. -
Treaty of Versialles
The Treaty of Versailles ended the first world war. The Germans paid heavy war retrobutions for causing the war. -
18th Amendment
This amendment to th Constitution started the era knowas prohibition. during this time all alcohol was banned from the united states. speakeasies and bootlegging became popular because that was the only way alcohol could be consumed...illegally. -
Harlem Renaissance
This time period was a time when African American Culture flourished. it was an era where blacks became productive citizens rather than there slave ancestors. it was one step closure to equality. -
19th Amendment
this amendment gave women the right to vote. it ended the suffrage movement. it was one step closer to gender equality. -
Immigration Restriction Act
this act denied the immigration of southern and eastern European Immgrants. the people of america were prejudice towards these immigrants and preferred old immigrants. -
Scopes Trial
This trial was over the education of evolution, it was ruled the evolution could not be taught in schools. sopes was a tweacher who got arrested for teavhing it to his students. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act gives those whoi retire a pension from the government. it is paid into over the course of a person's caeer and then gven back to them after they retire. it was a part of the NEw Deal Plan. -
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Herbert Hoover's Presidency
Hoover was the president during most of the Great Dpression. theUS citizens blamed him for the collapse of the economy beacuse he had just entered office when the economy crashed. the term Hoovervilles were coined to represent the shanty towns that people lived in. it disgraced the presidents name. -
Black Tuesday
on this day the stock market on wall street crashed. it was caused by people deciding to withdrawl their investments. so many people withdrew their money that the economy began its collapse and began the Great Depression. -
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The Great Depression
During this time, the US economy collapsed. many americans lived in poverty and unemployment was very high. -
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FDR
FDR served the longest presidential term in office. he changed what America is today because of his new deal plan. -
New Deal
This as FDR's plan to get America out of the Depression. He proposed change in the economy to boost spending and decrease infaltion. -
FDIC
The FDIC was formed to porevent the loss of so many American;'s money. it insures up to a certain amount of whatever you put in the bnk. this organization was apart of FDR's New Deal Plan. -
Wagner Act
This act prevent conflict between employers and workers. it set rules for bargainingand prevent strikes. -
Dust Bowl
this was the occurance of an extreme drought in the midwest. it casued crops to stop production and it huirt the economy even more alongside the depression. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
This act cretae dminimum wasge along with time and a half pay. it decreased the chance of the depression happening again. -
Non-Aggression Pact
This pact was between germany and the soviet union. they declared not to go to war against each other. later, the germans invaded the USSR and the pact as nullified. -
War in Europe Begins
World war Two begins when Hitler invades poland. the act appeasement doesnt work and Germany becomes a super power. -
Selective Service Act of World War Two
This ACt allowed the US government to select young men to draft to war. all of age citizens were and still are required to register for the Selective Service. -
Germany invades Russia
The Germans need oil to become more powerful. they invade the USSR. they utterly fail because they have a lack of supplies and lack of men. they turn back after stalingrad. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attaack a US air and Naval Base in Hawaii. this forces the US to enter World War 2. -
US Declares War
This is the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. FDR declares war on Japan and the US is now at war in World War 2 -
Miracle at Midway
on this day, the Jaanese and Americans fought a naval and air battle over muidway islan. if the Japanese had won then they would've eventually gained Hawaii. The US won and it was a huge win for the USA. -
D-Day
On this day, Allied forces invaded france to defeat the germans. many luves were lost on the amphibious invasion but the allies had a victory and it was the turning point of the war. -
Battle of the Bulge
This was the turning point of the war. germany was fighting on both fronts. finally, the allies were able to invade and capture germany. -
Korematsu V. US
In this Case, the arguement was over Japanese American citizen's rights. the US supreme court declared that it was legal to hold Japanese Americans in internment camps. -
V-E Day
on this day, the allies had a victory over europe when they defeat hitler's germany. it was one of 2 victories that ended world war 2. -
Division of Germany
after World War Two, Germany was divided into two parts. west germany was democratic and run by the former allies ofthe war. however, the USSR ran east germany, a communistand totallitarian country. -
Hiroshima A-Bomb
This was the first Atomic bomb ever used in history. it was dropped on a japanese city to forceJapan into surrender. -
Nagasaki A-Bomb
This was the 2nd and last atomic bomb ever deployed in world history. it forced Japan into surrender. they realized that the US had many more and were willing to use them on Japan. -
Nuremburg Trials
these trials were held to punish Nazi Officals that had committed war crimes during the second world war. only a handful of those who were triedwere sentenced and convicted. -
Communist Takeover in China
Mao Zedunbg led a revolution in China. the Communist party took over china. they competed with the soviet union for power. -
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Cold War
this war never had any actual fighting but it was very heated and caused mass panic.it was a conflict between the USA and USSR. it lasted up until the 90's -
Marshall Plan
the marhcall plan was a plan to prevent the spead of commuism through aiding western countries recover from the war. it encouraged them to support the US's side. -
Berlin Airlift
this was an allied response to the berlin blockade the the USSR put in place. over 200,000 flights took place over the years it was active. -
NATO
this was a pact between western democratic countries. -
Korean War
this war was apart of the cold war. north =korea invaded south korea. US inrevention was due to the truman Doctrine. it stated that we should prevent the spread of communism. -
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the president after World War 2. he was a general during the war and had the famous campaign sloan"i Like Ike" -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was made of eastern european countries that were cmmounist. -
Sputnik
the launch of sputnik began the space race. it was a satellite that the russians launched. Kennedy announced that we would go to the moon -
U2 Incident
the U2 spy plane was shot down over the USSR. it began a feud between the Us and USSR that heated the cold war. -
JFK
JFk was the Presiden that was loved by all americans. he was young and powerful. the first catholic president. -
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall sperated east and West berlin. man poeople tried escaping from the harsh conditions in the east so the wall was fortified to prevent them leaving -
Cuban Missile Crisis
the cuban missle crisis was when the USSR stationed nukes in Cuba. Just 90 miles from the tip of florida, it was the closest we had ever come to war -
JFK Assassination
JFK was assassinated in Dallas Texas during a parade by Lee HarvyOswald. the sharpshooter shot him in the head from the textbook depository across a street.
