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Period: 14,000 BCE to
Beginning of Exploration
The beginning of exploration was during the European ships traveled around the world to search for new trading routes. They explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world for variety reasons. Europeans during this time expanded wealth and religion and even culture. -
1400 BCE
The Renaissance
The renaissance was a cultural rebirth that occurred in Europe. It revivals the classical art and intellect of Ancient Greece and Rome . It imported technology and ides during the 14 and 17 centuries. -
750 BCE
Maya (Written language)
The Maya written language was know as the Yucatec . They started adopting the script to write their own language.The Mesoamerican writing system has been substantially deciphered -
1095
The Crusades
The Crusades weren't so successful and had a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims.During the period of time women were know to fight during crusades and even dress as men to fight in battles. Their main primary goal was to control Jerusalem and the holy land. -
1325
Aztecs (Bloodletting)
The Aztecs were a group of individuals that were once nomadic.The gained reputation for bloodthirsty human sacrifice by ripping the heart out of live human beings body. The sacrifice was the highest way to honor the gods to make sure they have prosperity. -
1346
The black death
The Black Death ravaged Europe and even killed a third of its population . It was on of the most devastating pandemics nearly 2/3 of the population was killed.The Black Death was so bad it transformed society in central asia -
1492
Columbia Exchange
The Columbia Exchange has impacted both side of the Atlantic ocean. The old and new world exchanged plants, animals , diseases and even technology.European colonization and trade after Christopher Columbus voyage of 1492 -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus (voyages)
Christopher Columbus had a total of 4 voyages.The Spanish based transatlantic expedition which led to encountering the Americas a continent which was largely unknown in Europe and the outside old world -
1500
Caribbean Colonies (Sugar)
In the Caribbean Colonies sugar cane was a large production expanded in countries. Barbados remained the richest of all European colonies in the Caribbeans until the sugar revolution both the cause and consequence of the demographic . It required great labor supply than the importation of European servants and irregularly supplied African slaves. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony (John Winthrop)
John Winthrop was an English Puritan and was one of the leading figures in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He had great leadership skills and wisdom and was well known for being very religious. -
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English Colonial Societies
The English Colonial Societies was represented by a small wealthy social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization. Many people in the Colonial Society has similar roles language and even norms of behavior. -
Chesapeake colonies (Tobacco)
In the Chesapeake colonies tobacco was an increasingly product. In the American colonies it became the significant economic force especially in tidewaters in the Chesapeake bay. After all, The social and economic system developed to grown and distribute this cash crop. -
New England colonies (Puritans)
During the New England colonies The Puritans were a religious reform movement within the church of England. They believed that the newly founded church held too many of the catholic church. -
Charter colonies (New York)
New York was a British proprietary colony which later royal colony on the northeast coast of North American. Known as on of the thirteenth colonies new York achieved independence with others to found the united states -
Glorious Revolution (English bill of rights)
During the glorious Revolution King James II fled the country . He was succeed by his daughter Mary and her husband William of orange. However, be they could be proclaimed king and queen they had to accept the bill of Right -
Salem Witch Trails
The Salem Witch Trails were hearings and prosecution of women being accused of witchcraft in the colonies Massachusetts. The trails resulted of execution of twenty people and majority of them were women -
Colonial Economies (New England)
The Colonial Economies in New England was a big impact on trad. The New England towns were along the coast which made their living on fishing and shipbuilding -
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Colonial America to 1763
The colonial in american the 17th and 18th centuries mainly adapted to local materials and demands from prevailing English styles. Many who settled in the new world came to escape religious persecution. Virginia Plymouth Settlement and New York are all colonial of American. -
Triangular Trade
The Triangular trade was a trading system that transatlantic slave trade. Throughout the triangular trade they carry slaves,cash,crops, and manufactured goods between west Africa,Caribbean or American colonies and the European colonial powers -
Enlightenment ideals of American in the late 18th Century
The American Enlightenment was an educated populace. During this time religion was less important and there were separation of church and states.However, during the American Enlightenment ordinary citizens had more to say than others . -
Slavery (Lower south)
Slavery in the lower south climate ideal for cotton. Most slaves worked field hands or house slaves on large plantation.However, cotton was very hard on soil and most planters were generally richer than the north. -
Great Awakening (John Edward)
John Edward was an early American philosopher and minster who was very religious revival known as the Great Awakening.Like most puritans Edward held the Reformed theology. IN his sermon sinners in the hand of an Angry God warned sinners that they were going to hell unless they repented -
Seven Years (Great Britain)
Great Britain was an participants in the Seven Years. Britain was emerged from the war as the world leading of the colonial power. Britain and other colonies has the desire of having more land to the west. In result The British rolled out a new policy to defeat France. -
The Enlightenment (john Locke)
John Locke was a English philosopher of the early age of Enlightenment. His ideas influenced on the development on Political Philosophy however, he was the most influential of the early enlightenment thinkers -
Virtual representation (Salutary Neglect)
The Salutary neglect was an undocumented policy through British to avoided strict enforcement of parliamentary laws. It also help keep the American colonies obedient to Great Britain. -
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The Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War was a conflict between Great Britain and the 13 colonies and the colonial government.It was to war to gain United States Independence from Great Britain . -
Act of Parliament (stamp act)
The stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. It was imposed on all American colonist to make them pay tax on every sheet of paper used. They taxed ships paper leg documents licenses newspaper and even playing card were taxed. -
Boston Massacre (Paul Revere)
Paul Revere was the engraving of the Boston Massacre. He created the most famous engraving which is named the Bloody Massacre perpetrated in Kings street. A shot rang out and then several soldiers fired their weapons due to inhabitants and high tensions -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by the second Continental Congress.It was the hope for peace that was supported during the American Revolution.Professed loyalty to the crown and begging the king to prevent further hostilities. -
Battle of Lexington
The Battle of Lexington was the first military battle that engaged toward the american revolution. They marked the outbreak of armed conflict between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies of America. British destroyed cannon and supplies in concord and militia successfully drive British back to Boston. -
Common Sense (Thomas Paine)
Thomas Paine was a founding father who wrote the common sense pamphlet. It was written to advocating independence from great Britain to people in the thirteenth colonies. -
The Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson)
Thomas Jefferson charged with the writing the draft of the declaration of independence. In the Declaration of Independence colonies declared united and independent states. The purpose to announce and explain separation from Great Britain -
Massachusetts Constitution (US Constitution Model)
The Massachusetts Constitution was the adoption of the federal constitution. John Adams drafted the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to served as a model for the united states Constitution with eventually became effective in 1789. -
Articles of Confederation (Problems)
There were multiple major downfalls in the Articles of Confederation . It was a simply weakness. The government was too weak to enforce their laws and had no power. The Continental congress had to borrowed money to fight in the Revolutionary war and couldn't pay of their debt. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris will eventually ends the Revolutionary war. It recognizes the us as an independent and sovereign nation. The treaty begins to set boundaries between the British and north american which included fishing rights and property of new found land. -
American Virtue (education)
The American Virtue celebrated ideals of republicanism.It involved everyday citizens in the state constitutions.They educated citizen and children. -
Shay's Rebellion
The shay's Rebellion was the conflict in western Massachusetts. The Articles of Confederation had many criticize and admit the weak government. Daniel shays led the uprising tn effort to prevent courts from foreclosing farms to farmers who couldn't pay their taxes -
Constitutional Convention (Two Plan)
The constitutional Convention was saved by the great compromise . It called for proportional representation in the House and the other per state in the senate and this was later changed into the two plans -
Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was adopted by the second continental congress. The Northwest Territory purpose was for admitting new states to the union and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. -
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The constitution
The constitution was a body of fundamental principle or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be a governed. It establishes the national government and fundamental of laws. -
Election of 1788 (George Washington)
During the election of 1788 George Washington became the first president of the united states. Everyone saw him has a god-like figure. During his first term he had no running mates but his second term john Adams became the first Vice president. -
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The New Republic
Americans forged a new nation but then shattered it with civil war. Its influence on American political and cultural thinking that surrounded the formation of the United States under the Constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was the first major domestic test politics of early republic. It was between Westerns Pennsylvania and Kentucky farms.During The presidency of George Washington they imposes tax on whiskey to form a newly federal government -
Bank of The United States
The Bank of The United States was the first band of the United States.It was created to make loans and stabilize currency and economy. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights Is a fundamental rights of the people of the United States that incorporated in the Constitution as Amendments 1-10. -
Slavery (Cotton-Gin)
The Cotton-Gin was a machine that easily separates cotton fibers from seeds.It reduced the need for slaves to grow and pick the cotton. In fact the growth of cotton became a profitable for planters for both land and slave labor. -
Election of 1796 (Thomas Jefferson)
The Election of 1796 was the first contested American presidential election. The presidential was between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. However, in the end John Adams will win and Thomas Jefferson will become the vice president -
Adams Presidency (XYZ Affair)
During Adams Presidency The XYZ Affair was created. The XYZ Affair was an incident which the french agents attempted to get a bribe and loans from US diplomats in exchange for an agreement. Eventually it led to an undeclared Naval War between two countries. -
Kentucky Resolutions
The Kentucky Resolutions was the idea of Jefferson. It was a political statement that drafted in the 1798. The Kentucky Resolutions took the position that the federal Alien and Sedition Act were unconstitutional -
Labor Changes (Mass-Production)
Mass Production is The large quantities of standardized products. Many individuals who loved in Industrial cities had a major effect of Mass Production. Eli Whitney introduced mass production in 1798 to produce weapons. -
Second Great Awakening (Education)
In The second Great Awakening education became free public. The reformers wanted better educational system so they'll become more responsible citizen. Many children learned the basic reading , writing and math skills. -
Free Black Communities
Free black communities were the largest in the North and Mid West. Segregation was vet active in the North and blacks dealt with discrimination and Prejudice. However they promote to have equal rights in the face of slavery and racism. -
Nativism (Immigration)
Many Nativists blamed immigrants for the American problems. They were a political party that promoted the interest inhabitants against immigrants. The know nothing was a secret organization that was against immigration they also want to restrict immigration. However, it will disappear by 1860. -
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The Age of Jefferson
The Age of Jefferson is all about Jefferson presidency. He limited central governments , reduced size of military, and even eliminated a number of federal job for people. -
Jefferson Administration
Jefferson Administration was mocked by the federalist. It was simple demeanor with no pomp and circumstances. Jefferson dressed very casual around the white house. -
Hamilton vs. Burr
The Hamilton vs. Burr was a duels illegal. During the time Burr was the vice president and Thomas Jefferson was the President. Hamilton was fatally wounded and the Federalist main leader dead. After all, Burr will become outlaw during the Hamilton vs. Burr. -
Madison Presidency (Embargo Act)
The Embargo Act was lade on all ships and vessels in the ports of the Unites States.The general embargo act was a deprived between Britain and France of American goods. -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was between Great Britain and The United States. During the war Britain seizure of American ships and impressment of sailors. However, American belief that British were arming Native Americans and inciting them to riot. -
Slums
The slums was and overcrowd urban street by very poor people. During the time of the industrial Revolution many people migrated to industrialized cites.It changed families and lifestyles due to the large Factories. -
Southern Society (Yeoman Farmers)
A Yeoman Farmer was a had communal efforts.75% of them didn't own slaves but some relied on planters. Most Yeoman farmed in Southern militias and caught runaway slaves -
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The American Industrial Revolution
The American Industrial Revolution was the manufacturing of goods.It had a large impact in society and the world saw it as a major increase in population. People began to create machines to make things more efficient and before you knew it it led to a rapid growth in using machines for production. -
McCullough vs. Maryland
McCullough vs. Maryland was a landmark of supreme court cases. It gave the federal government implies power under the Necessary of the Constitution to create a second bank. -
Florida (Andrew Jackson)
After the Battle of New Orleans The united States wanted Florida from Spain. Andrew Jackson attacked Florida Seminoles and captures Spanish forts. After all, Span agreed to sell Florida to the united states and the Adams-Onis Treaty was eventually approved. -
Panic of 1819
The Panic of 1819 was a major peacetime financial crisis in the United States.It all started when the impressive war of 1812 economic expansion ended. Banks began to fail mortgages were in foreclosed and people were forced out their homes. -
Millennialism (Mormons)
The Mormons were a religious group which began with the visions of Joseph Smith in upstate New York.They were into the church of Jesus Christ of the Latter day Saints. -
Architecture (Greek Revival)
The Greek Revival was an style that gained popularity by exploration. The movement was the building style imitated by ancient Greek structural to form Architecture. -
Western Frontier (Fur Traders)
During the 1820 Fur Traders were a huge profit with the Western Frontiers. The trade in fur coats such a beavers start to decrease and almost went into extinction. Eventually fashion changes over time. -
Generals (Moses Austin)
Moses Austin was a businessman from Missouri who received the first land grant in Texas from Spain. He played a huge part in the development of the lead industry in the united states. He died before his dream was realized however he pleaded his son to fulfill his dream to colonize Texas . -
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Cultural Changes
The Cultural Changes that began 1820 was a reflected change in the American Society. Most evident changes were in the northern states and urban cities. The rise of manufacturing increased the population of a large segment of the economy. -
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Jacksonian America
Jacksonian America was a political philosophy in the United States.Jackson influence on American politics was pervasive both before and after his time in the office.After all, During this era of the Common Man the united states was far from democratic. -
Election of 1824 (Results)
The Results of the election of 1824 was the tenth quadrennial presidential. The number always indicate the number of electoral votes allotted to each state.However John Quincy Adams was elected as president on February 9,1825 -
Manifest Destiny (Stephen F Austin)
Stephen F Austin was the first to led the American settlers to fertile areas such as Texas. He brought over 300 families to settle and farm the land. Later on in time Father of Texas important in populating the taxes territory. -
Presidency of John Quincy Adams (american system)
During the Presidency of John Quincy Adams the american System played a big role. He wanted to pass the law of an industry tariffs and a new national bank.After all, It was a plan to strengthen the nation. -
Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement was social movement against alcoholic beverages. People were drinking daily and the temperance was dramatically reduced alcohol consumption. After all some states banned alcohol due to the intoxication -
Election of 1828 (Andrew Jackson)
During the election of 1828 Andrew Jackson wanted a new strategy. The Democratic Party merged its strength from the existing supporters of Jackson. Andrew Jackson won on a plurality of electoral college votes during the election. -
Jackson Administration (Spoil System)
The Spoil system was also known as the patronage system was in politics and the government. Its a practice which political parties give the government civil service jobs to its supports. During the spoil system is replaced the bureaucracy.All of Jackson supporters were offered a new government position. -
Slavery (Abolitionist)
An abolitionist is a person who wanted to end slavery. Their goal was to end all racial discrimination and segregation.Although slavery didn't end peacefully Frederick Douglass William Lloyd Garrison and others shown the driven forces of the anti-slavery movement. -
Changes in Communication (telegraph)
During the 1830 One major changing in communication would be the creation of the telegraph. Samuel Morse invented the telegraph to revolutionize long-distance communication.Electrical transmitting signals helped it work. -
Changes in Transportation (steamboats)
The changes in Transportation Rapid grow of factories and increasing agricultural production. John Fitch built steamboats to help for transporting goods. The first actual successful steamboat name was the Clermont. -
Election of 1836 (Whig party)
During the election of 1836 Martin Van Buren defeated several Whig party candidates. The Whigs supported the supremacy of Congress such as banking modernization and the economic protectionism. -
Election of 1836 (Old Kinderhook)
During the Election of 1836 Van Buren known as old kinderhook faced the opposition for the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention. He was Jackson's secretary of states his first term. Later on during the election old kinderrhook became the eight president of the united states. -
Election of 1840 (John Tyler)
John Tyler was an American Politician who served as the tenth Vice President of the Untied States. During the election of 1840 he was latter to the office of the Whig Henry Harrison. John Tyler was a supporter of states rights and he adopted tho the nationalist policies to the power of the states. -
Manifest Destiny (Great Migration)
The Great Migration was the relocation of 6 millions African Americans from the south to urban cities in the North. During this time period it took up to 5 to 6 months to the overland trail. The urban life had and huge impact , many were in need for industrial worker. -
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Westward Expansion
The Westward Expansion was the key to nations health.To Jefferson belief was that the republic depended on a independent for its survival.After all, Virtue went hand in hand with land ownership of small farms. -
Manifest Destiny (Zac Taylor)
Zac Taylor was an United states Army and rising to the rank of major general. He became an historical Hero as the results of victories in the Mexican American war. After the us annexation of Texas Taylor eventually entered the White house and was elected as president 1848. -
California Gold Rush (Mass migration)
The California Gold rush had an Mass migration between new territories and slavery. Thousand migrated during this time and found gold. After a while mining will began and support the industries. Chinese migrated and worked in the worst mines and face plenty of racial activate -
Slavery Election of 1848
During the election of 1848 the free soil party opposed to further the expansion of slavery into the western territories. Whigs and President Martin Van Buren wanted to keep the slaves in existences. After all, it started a major conflict between the northern and southern states -
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Sectionalism
The Sectionalism was a big lead to the Civil War In the United States between the North and South.It was a loyalty to a particular region fulled with different ideas through out the government. -
Slavery (Fugitive Slave Act)
The fugitive Slave Act was the act that required the return of runway slaves.During this time period Fugitive had no right to trail it was one of the most controversial provisions of the 1850 compromise. -
Election of 1852 (ended the Whig Party )
During the election of 1852 the Whig party eventually ended. The compromise of 1850 fractured the Whigs den cling pro and anti-slavery. After all, the anti-slavery had enough power to deny fill more during the election of 1852 and the over expansion of slavery to the territories. -
Republican party (Anti-slavery)
During the Republican party of 1854 Anti-slavery play a big role. Their society was Americans sense of religious principles ans conscience. They wanted Blacks to be free and have racial equality as whites. Anti-Slavery person were more in urban cities and wanted to stop the use of slaves and abuse living in the United states. -
Election of 1860 ( Abraham Lincoln)
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States. The election was all divided as a Democratic Party. Lincol only received 40 percent of the popular vote but was able to defeat three other candidates. -
South (Military Leadership)
The Military Leadership in the South was full with Civil War Generals and Commanders during the war. Hundreds of Generals commissioned during this time the union and even Confederate armies. After all, the military leadership was a great history of competent leaders. -
Neutral States (Missouri)
During the civil War Missouri was considered as a Neutral State. It was claimed by the Union and The confederacy to compete the states government. -
Women at work (Nurses)
During the Civil War in the north and South, thousands of women served as volunteer nurses during this time.They agency was to supply soldiers and and deliver care to wounded soldiers on both sides.Nurse were merely volunteers who showed up at the military hospitals. -
Confederate States (Fort Sumter)
The Fort Sumter was the first site where the first shots that began the Civil War. During this time Lincoln told south Carolina of ships resupplying the fort. South Carolina was in need to make a snow of force and to attack before ship arrived. -
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The Civil War
During the Civil War armies fought to force the U.S Government. It was all started when majority of the Southern states seceded from the Union after Abraham Lincoln was elected as president. -
International ( Trent Affair)
During the Civil War the Trent Affair was the admiral removal of diplomats of British ships. This ending up treating war between the United States and Britain and France. -
The War (Vicksburg)
The Battle of Vicksburg was when the Union gains control of Mississippi.During this time confederacy split in two and grant eventually takes lead if the union armies which made the total wars begin. It was the key strategic position during the American Civil War -
Gringo
The Green grow the lilacs known as the Gringo settled near the border dispute. It seized over half of the Mexico territory . Most Gringo mainly used in Spanish speaking and Portuguese speaking. After all, Problems start to over come slavery. -
Plans (Wade-Davis Bill)
The Wade-Davis Bill was an important to national and congressional power. It was sponsored by the radical Republican Benjamin F Wade and Henry W. Davis. The bill was a response in opposition to president Lincolns lenient Proclamation of Amnesty. -
Andrew Johnson Administration (Johnson Racist)
Andrew Johnson Administration was the implemented plant that gave the white south a free hand in the regulating the transition from slavery to freedom. The racist Southerner Johnson was charged with the reconstruction of the south and extension civil rights and suffrage of free black slaves. He didn't grant the full equality to blacks which further causes an political influence in the South. -
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Reconstructions
The Reconstruction was the first attempt at an interracial democracy. It was pushed to secure the rights for former slaves . However, during this time period Republicans were aware that free slaves would face racism passed by the progressive laws. -
Leaders (Ulysses S Grant)
Ulysses S Grant was a United States Army general during the American Civil War.As general President Abraham Lincoln chose him to lead the Union Army to achieve victory over the confederacy.After all, He was the overall commander of the Union army at the end of the civil war -
Former Slaves (White resistance KKK)
The White Resistance know as the KKK was a secret domestic militant organizations in the United States. They were best known for advocating white supremacy and acting as terrorist in southern states.They were very violent and lynching to intidate opress African Americans. -
Grant Administration(Horatio Seymour )
Horatio Seymour was an American Politician who served as Governor of New York. The Grant Administration was the first presidential election that took place after the Civil War. -
North (Industrialization)
Industrialization in the North was based off factories. 97 percent of it was weapons manufacturing and 94 percent was clothing. It increased rapid to suppress the rebellion.The industrialization transformed the economy from agricultural to manufacturing goods. -
The New South (Economic Boom)
The New south was the integrate more fully with United states modernized society. However, The economy was reject and the traditions of the old south based plantation systems of the antebellum period. -
Election of 1876 (Samuel Tilden)
During the election of 1876 Samuel Tilden was the 25th Governor of New York and was a Democratic candidate. Tilden won a majority of the popular vote in the United States election but lose the election itself. -
Suffrage (Elizabeth cady Station)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an American suffragist which led to the movement of woman's rights.Eventually the industrialization changed it all. Women now started working in cities outside of their homes. -
Nature (creation of parks)
The creation of parks were totally new idea . It was created to get away from fast passed life. Later on Cemeteries started to follow this design.
