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1492
Colombian exchange
This was a trade system between the old and new world. Plants , animals , technology, people , cultures , ideas , and diseases were exchanged between America and Europe. -
1492
Introduction of tobacco
Tobacco was introduced to Europe in 1492. This was introduced by Christopher Colombus which he discovered on his voyage to the new world -
1492
Christopher Colombus starts his voyage
Christopher Columbus left Spain to start his voyage to the new world. He landed at the Bahamas and started the Colombian exchange. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of tordesillas
This treaty was an agreement that settled the conflicts between Spain and Portugal. In result , the line of demarcation was moved to 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands. -
1512
Encomienda system
This was a legal system where Spanish would define the status of the Indian population in American colonies. It controlled and regulated Indian labor and behavior during colonization. -
1525
Rise of Atlantic slave trade
The Atlantic slave trade was a voyage of slaves from Africa to America. The first record of this is a ship that landed on Santo Domingo. -
1565
St Augustine established
St Augustine was the first permanent Spanish settlement in North America. It was established in what is now Florida. -
The colony of Jamestown is established
Jamestown was established as the first permanent British settlement in North America. This was done so in honor of Elizabeth the first by the Virginian company of England. -
House of burgesses first meets
The Virginia colony established the house of burgesses and it was the 1st legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America. The first meeting was held on July 30th 1619 -
Pequot war
This was an armed conflict between New England colonists and the Pequot tribe vs saybrook colonies and native Americans. Resulted in defeat of the Pequots. Most were killed and the rest sold into slavery. -
Navigation acts
These acts were passed to regulate colonial trade & allowed England to collect taxes. It " enumerated " products not produced by the mother country. -
Great awakening
Religious revival through Protestant Europe and British America. It was a revitalization movement that left a big impact on American religion. -
Stono rebellion
Armed South Carolinan slaves marched to kill whites in Florida. This caused for stricter slave codes. -
French and indian war
This war is also known as the seven years war. This was conflict between French and Britain over control of eastern North America. The treaty of Paris ended this war -
Boston massacre
In this event , British soilders shot and killed people while being attacked by a mob of people. It is said to have been an incident -
Boston tea party
In Boston Massachusetts, the sons of liberty protested in the event of the Boston tea party. Here they dumped Chests of tea belonging to the British , off ships and into the sea dressed as Indians. -
Intolerable acts
The British parliament passed these acts in 1774 as punishment for the Boston tea party. This pushed the colonists into war with Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
This was a document written to explain why the US separated from Great Britain. It wasn't adopted by the second continental congress in Pennsylvania. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty was signed in 1783 and was a negotiation between the US and Great Britain. It ended the French and Indian war and recognized American independence -
Shays rebellion
This was an armed uprising in Massachusetts. Daniel shays led about 4000 people rebelling against economic and civil rights injustices -
louisiana purchase
The United States bought land from France for 15 million. This causes the US territory to double in size. -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 is a conflict between the US , the U.K. , and its allies. The war was over the British violation of US maritime rights. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace negotiations between the US and The UK were signed . This treaty ended the war of 1812 -
Missouri compromise
This was a compromise to keep the balance of slave and free states in America. Maine was added as a free state and Missouri as a slave state. -
Monroe doctrine
This was the policy of opposing European colonization in America. It was announced to congress by president Truman -
Indian removal act
This act was signed by president Andrew Jackson. The act authorized the forced removal of indians located east to west of the Mississippi. -
Treaty of Guadalupe hidalgo
The treaty was signed in 1848 to end the Mexican war going on between the US and Mexico. In result , Mexico gave land to the US for 15 million -
Uncle Tom's Cabin is published
The anti slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in 1852 and it was a big part of the abolishionist movement. It is said to have laid the groundwork for the civil war. -
Gadsden Purchase
The Gadsden purchase was an agreement between the US and Mexico in which the US bought 29,670 square miles of land. The US needed this land to be able to build the transcontinental railroad. -
Harper's ferry raid
The raid on Harper's ferry was led by abolitionist john brown. He tried starting an armed slave revolt by taking over a US arsenal, but was stopped by a company of US Marines -
Homestead act
This act was during the civil war , and allowed any American and freemen to obtain 160 acres of federal land. It opened up settlement in the western US. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was a battle fought between union and confederate forces in the town of Gettysburg Pennsylvania. This battle is often called the turning point of the war and had the most casualties out of all battles in the war. -
Abraham Lincoln assassinated
The assasination of president Lincoln occurred on April 14th 1865 . While watching a play at Ford's theatre in Washington DC , his assasin , john Wilkes booth shot him. -
Ku Klux Klan founded
The KKK was white supremacist group formed in 1865. This group of people would terrorize blacks, those who practiced different religions and those who were immigrants. -
Civil Rights Act of 1866
This act was passed by congress over the veto of president Andrew Johnson. It stated that regardless of race or color , everyone born in the US, was now considered citizen. -
15th amendment ratified
The fifteenth amendment was ratified in 1870. The right to vote was granted to African Americans. -
Yellowstone National Park established
This national park was established by the US congress and signed by president Ulysses s grant. It was meant to be an entertainment site for the people -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
This act gave African Americans equal rights and equal treatment in public places such as transportation regardless of race. It was a part of the reconstruction era and was later on declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. -
Battle of the Little Bighorn
This battle was fought between Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors and the US. The tensions between these groups started rising after the discovery of gold on native land and resulted in US defeat. -
Chinese exclusion act
This act was signed by President Chester A. Arthur, restricting immigration of Chinese laborers and the act of removing them from the US . Chinese in the United States had to carry an identification certificate or they would be deported. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The wounded knee massacre was a conflict between North American Indians and the US government. Many Indians were killed by US troops and this was the last encounter with the Sioux. -
Spanish American War
The Spanish american war was a conflict between Spain and the United states. it resulted in the elimination of Spanish colonial rule in america and the acquisition of land for the United states. -
Boxer rebellion
The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists , a secret Chinese organization, led an uprising against Japanese influence in northern china .The enemy , known as the boxers fought back which led to Property being destroyed, and Chinese Christians killed until american troops were sent to stop it. -
Platt Amendment
This amendment was between the US and Cuba. It was meant to protect Cuba's independence as well as allow the US to intervene in its affairs. -
Great migration
This was the movement of 6 million African Americans into urban areas. This relocation had a big impact on urban life. -
Dust Bowl
The dust bowl was an environmental disaster that occurred in the 1930's. It damaged land and agriculture during this dry period. -
Social Security Act
The social security act was part of FDR's new deal. It provided benefits for workers , insurance for the unemployed, help for mothers and children , and those who were handicapped. -
attack on pearl harbor
The attack on pearl harbor was a surprise attack on a US naval base by the Japanese. This event eventually led to US entry into world war II. -
D-Day invasion
D-day was the allied invasion of Normandy during WWII. This event resulted in the liberation of western Germany from Nazi control. -
The first sit-ins are hosted
These sit-ins were peaceful strategies which 4 African American college students started. They occurred at a "whites only " restaurant in Greensboro, North Carolina. The students sat and waited for service despite the rude remarks and threats, even though service was refused. -
Cuban missile crisis
The Cuban missile crisis was a confrontation between the US and the Soviet union, concerning the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles on Cuba. President Kennedy let Americans know about the possible threat , and reassured he would place a naval blockade surrounding Cuba , and would be prepared for war. Khrushchev removed the missiles in order to prevent the invasion of Cuba. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was a peaceful protest led by Martin Luther King , in which 250,000 people participated in and gathered in front of the Lincoln memorial. This event challenged racial inequality towards African Americans. MLK delivered his famous " i have a dream " speech here. -
The civil rights act of 1964
The civil rights act of 1964 was meant to outlaw and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, or religion. This act was signed into law by president Lyndon B Johnson. -
Martin Luther King Jr is assassinated
MLK was assassinated at Memphis, Tennessee on April 4th , 1968. This dreadful event sprung anger and violence among African Americans. -
Rrichard Nixon resigns
President Richard Nixon resigns before being impeached and taken out of office. This happened due to the Watergate scandal , which made him loose supporters and ruined his political reputation , but is later pardoned by the new president, Gerald Ford. -
Camp David accords
The Camp David accords were agreements between Egypt and Israel, to end conflicts. This was jimmy carter's greatest accomplishment as president. -
Tax Reform act of 1986
The Tax Reform act of 1986 , lowered and eliminated tax brackets and tax deductions. It was passed by the US congress and also eliminated tax shelters. -
The Persian Gulf War begins
The Persian gulf war was an international conflict that was caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein wanted control over the oil in Kuwait and once this occurred , Arab powers asked the US to get involved. -
Los Angeles riots
These riots sprung after 4 white LA policemen beat a black motorist ,Rodney King which caused debates over racial injustice and police brutality. These riots lasted over 5 days and resulted in 65 deaths, over 2000 injured. and many arrests. -
Oklahoma city bombings
The Oklahoma city bombing was set off by Timothy McVeigh , who set off a truck full of explosives that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. This terrorist attack left 168 dead and hundreds injured. The event is significant because it was the worst attack to happen in the US before 9/11. -
9/11 terrorist attacks
A terrorist group led by Al-Qaeda attacked the world trade center. This resulted in the war of terror, the invasion of Afghanistan by the US, and the deaths of many. -
The beginning of the Great Recession
Starting on December 2007, there was a great decline in economic activity. The economy was in a terrible condition similar to the great depression. -
Barack Obama is elected president
Barack Obama became the 44th president of the united states in 2008 , as the first African American president. He was later on elected for a 2nd term of office.
