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French and Indian War Starts
Britain and the 13 American colonies fought the French and their native american allies. This event was important in US history because it dispelled the french from North America. -
Start of the American revolution
The 13 American Colonies broke away from the British crown to start their own country. This event allowed us to become a country and be independent. -
Signing of The US Declaration of Independence
Delegates from the 13 colonies signed the declaration of independence declaring themselves free of brittish rule. This event was important because it paved the way for US independence. -
Shay's Rebellion
Daniel Shay and his followers rebelled against tax collection but it was broken up by George Washington himself. This event was important because it showed George Washington that a strong government and military is needed. -
First US President Elected
George Washington elected as the first US president. This event is important because he set precedence for future presidents. -
Marbury V. Madison Case
Marbury takes Madison to the supreme court to settle a comissions dispute. This helped set the boundaries for the judicial and legislative branches. -
The Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson Purchased the Louisiana territory so the port of New Orleans could not be blocked. This was important because it doubled the land mass of the United States. -
War of 1812 Starts
The US and Britain fight over Britain attempting to restrict US trade. This event was important because it established the young US as an early military power. -
Announcement of the Monroe Doctrine
James Monroe announced the doctrine with the belief that american colonies should be independent. This was important because it established the US on the world scale with European Powers. -
Erie Canal Opens
The Erie canal opens for barges and other ships. This allowed for economic growth in the whole of the united states. -
The Slave Rebellion of Nat Turner
Nat Turner took escaped slaves and slaughtered 60 white southeners. This event was important in American history because it portrayed slaves at the time in an even worse light. -
The Trail of Tears
A forced march ordered By Andrew Jackson in which thousands of Indians died while being relocated. This was important because it heightened already serious tension between the US and the Natives but it gave the United States more land. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Published
A powerful book about abolitionists is published. This gave the public something to relate to and influenced their opinions on slavery. -
Bleeding Kansas
John Brown led a group of men and killed 5 pro slave men in Kansas. This heightened tension in the west US. -
The Dredd Scott Decision
The Supreme court ruled that an escaped slave could not be freed because he was not a citizen and could not represent himself in court. This was important because it allowed the Supreme Court to test their power. -
John Brown's Raids
John Brown and his followers seized and Arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia in order to start a slave revolt. This was important because it showed the extreme lengths people would go to for slaves freedom. -
Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected as the 16th president of the USA. This is important because he was the first republican to take office. -
The American Civil War Begins
The American Civil war starts with the battle of Bull Run. This was important because it eventually granted slaves freedom. -
Lincoln Announces Reconstruction Plan
This offered Amnesty to white southeners and confederates after the civil war. This allowed for more to get done after the country was rifted after the civil war. -
Establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau
This allowed for former slaves to be relocated and given food and other things. This was important because it allowed southern freed slaves to assimilate and be productive in the US.
