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1493
Columbus Finds New World
Columbus brings evidence of the New World which begins Europe's colonization of the Americas. -
1513
Ponce DeLeon Establishes Colony
Ponce DeLeon begins the first colony in what is now mainland America in what is now Florida. -
1520
Fernando de Magallanes finds a way around the world
Fernando de Magallanes discovers a way to sail all the way around the world, and two years later the journey is completed. -
1522
Fall of The Aztecs
The Aztecs fall after a three-year war with Cortez. -
1543
The Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution begins with Copernicus and his revolutionary thoughts and views. -
First English Settlement
The Virginia Company settles in Jamestown. -
First Tobacco Crop Planted
The first tobacco crop is planted, which will eventually become a staple in The United States. -
Thansgiving
The first Thanksgiving is celebrated between natives and settlers. -
Plymouth Colony Established
The Plymouth settling is established in the U.S. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded
The Massachusetts Bay Colony is founded in modern-day Massachusetts. -
New York Taken
New Amsterdam is seized from the Dutch by the English and is renamed New York. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon attacks natives and ignites hatred between the two groups. -
Iroquois Treaty
Colonists sign a treaty with The Iriquois nation to prevent them from allying with The French. -
French/Indian Forces Attack
French/Indian forces destroy Deerfield. -
French and Indian War Begins
The French and Indian war begins. -
French and Indian War Ends
The French and Indian War comes to an end. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fired on a rock-throwing crowd, inciting anger between The Colonies and England. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans disguised as Indians throw tea into the harbor to protest the taxes that England had given them. -
Martial Law is declared in Massachusetts
Due to growing conflict between Bostonians and England Martial law is instituted in Massachusetts. -
Minute-Men are Started
Minute-Men begin and prepare to fight against the British. -
Revolutionary War Begins
The Revolutionary War begins with battles in Lexington and Concord. Guerilla warfare is introduced on a large scale to the English following this. -
George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army. -
Battle of Breeds Hill
British forces win the Battle of Breeds Hill. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed and The United States of America begins, declaring Independence from England and starting under the thirteen colonies. -
Crossing the Delaware
American forces led by George Washington cross the Delaware River into Trenton on Christmas. -
First U.S. Flag is Approved
The First U.S. Flag is approved by the Continental Congress -
Battle of Yorktown
American and French forces win the battle of Yorktown. -
End of Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War ends and England leaves the newly founded United States to be- for now. -
Continental Army Disbands
Following the end of the Revolutionary War, The Continental Army disbands. -
The Dollar
The Continental Congress adopts the dollar. -
The Constitution
The Constitution replaces the Articles of Confederation and American rights' are put in ink. -
U.S. Army is Established
The U.S. Army is established in The United States. -
George Washington President
Goerge Washington is voted as the 1st U.S. President. -
U.S. Coast Guard is Established
The U.S. Coast Guard is established in The United States. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is ratified by 3/4 of the states. -
U.S. Draft is Established
The United States establishes a draft. -
U.S. Postal Service is Established
The U.S. Postal service is established. -
U.S. Mint is Established
The United States establishes the mint. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Troops under George Washington are sent to stop an uprising that started due to citizens resisting a liquor tax. -
US Navy
The United States Navy is formed. -
John Adams President
John Adams is sworn in as the 2nd President of The United States. -
US Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps is created. -
11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment is added to the U.S. constitution. -
Washington D.C. Capital
Washington D.C. becomes the Capital of The Untied States. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third U.S. President -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Territory was purchased by Thomas Jefferson from Napoleon and was a massive territory that the French had laid claim to. This allowed the United States to expand its borders further west. -
12th Amendment
The 12th Amendment is passed by congress. -
Lewis and Clark begin their Expedition
Lewis and Clark begin their expedition to The Lousiana Territory. -
Lewis and Clark Reach Ocean
Lewis and Clark finish their expedition and reach the Pacific Ocean. -
The War of 1812 Begins
The British attacked The United States less than thirty years after they initially signed for peace. -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner is made the National Anthem. -
British Burn Washington D.C.
The British burned Washington D.C. and The White House. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the war of 1812. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson defeats British forces after the treaty for peace is signed. -
Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe says he will stay away from Europe but that he expects Europeans to stay away from America. -
Andrew Jackson Presidency
Andrew Jackson is sworn in as the 7th U.S. President. -
Oklahoma Indian Territory
Indian Territory is established in what is now Oklahoma. -
Texas Joins the Union
Texas, after fighting its Revolution, join the Union and expand the American borders. -
Mexican-American War Starts
The Mexican-American war begins. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Ends the Mexican-American war and allows the United States to further expand. -
Harriett Tubman Escapes
Harriett Tubman uses the Underground Railroad to escape from slavery. -
South Carolina Secedes
The first state in the Union to Secede and join the confederation is South Carolina. -
Civil War Begins
The American Civil War begins which will cause pain and devastation in the United States for four years. -
Abraham Lincoln President
Abraham Lincoln is sworn in as the 16th President of the United States. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln's famous speech is given, which is extremely significant in the later civil rights movement. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The deadliest battle of The American Civil war happened which changes the tide of the war in favor of the North. -
The March to Sea
Northern United States forces begin the march to the sea. -
End of The Civil War
The American Civil War ends with Lee surrendering to Grant at Appomattox Court House. -
U.S. Buys Alaska
The United States purchases Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. -
U.S. Annexes Midway Islands
The United States Annexes the Midway Islands. -
14th Amendment
14th Amendment is added to the Constitution. -
Ulysses S. Grant 18th President
Ulysses S. Grant is made the 18th President of the United States of America. -
Transcontinental Railroad Completed
Transcontinental Railroad is completed in Promontory Point, Utah. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment is added to the Constitution. -
Battle of The Little Bighorn
Custer and his soldiers are killed by the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne.