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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus reaching America
After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island on October 12, 1492, believing he has reached East Asia. -
Jamestown Founded
First colonists arrived at Jamestown. It was founded by 108 English man and boys. -
First Tobacco Crop Planted
The first Tobacco Crop was planted. This supports economy of America colonies for years. -
First separatist Puritans to New England
At 1620, The Mayflower brings first separatist Puritans to New Englands. Since then, aspects of Puritanism have reverberated throughout American life. -
Nathaniel Bacon Birth
Nathaniel Bacon was born at 1647 January 2nd. He is leader of "Bacon's Rebellion". -
Bacon's Rebellion
This is a first rebellion of slaves and citizens for use of military against Indians. The leader was Nathaniel Bacon. Its also important as rebellion that African and European fought together for same goal. -
Salem Witch Trial Hysteria
Salem witch trial is event that happened in Salem Village at 1692. This event explains importance of political power and group of 1600's. -
End of Salem Witch Trial Hysteria
This is a date of last hanging for the Salem Witch Trial hysteria. -
New Jersey colonies are established
The Queen of England united the East and West Jersey to form the Royal Colony of New Jersey. -
French and Indian VS British and Colonists War begins
The battle of French and Indians VS British and Colonists began. War was fought for the control of the Ohio River Valley. French and Indians lost -
Proclamation of 1763
In the spring of 1763, Pontiac, the chief of the Ottawa people deciding to go war against the British. British wasn't surprised of this Pontiac's war because they expected for trouble since 1758. -
Sugar Act
The act raised the tax rates on imports of raw sugar and molasses. It also placed new taxes on silk, wine, coffee , pimento, and indigo. -
Stamp Act
Stamp Act taxed almost all printed materials. The stamp tax was a direct tax - the first Britain had ever levied on the colonists. -
Townsend Acts
Charles Townsend, the new chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced new regulations and taxes. The Townsend acts infuriated many colonists. Boycott, and resistance was caused. -
Tea Act
The tea act refunded four-fifths of the taxes the company had to pay to ship tea to the colonies, leavens only the Townsend tax. The colonies forced the agents for the East India company to return home with the tea. -
Lexington and Concord
This is first battle that happened between America and British. Leads to American independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This event helped Americans to feel confidence, and leads victory of America with independence. -
Common Sence
The Common Sense written by Thomas Paine made confidence for Americans to be against British. -
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Crossing Delaware
By Crossing a Delaware river, Washington was able to have a victory against British camp at Trenton. This also leads to small wins after that. -
Pliladelphia falls
Philadelphia was taken over its control by British. By this, Washington was in a situation that they cant go back to get ready for next battle in best conditions. -
The Battle of Saratoga
American had a victory against British. This leads to convince France that America have power to win the war and have a power of independence, and was able to have alliance. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles to control the United stated was created by 13 states agreement. The drafters of the statute deliberately established a coalition of sovereign nations, as the experience of overpowering the central authorities of Great Britain was fresh in the minds of the colonial era. -
Articles of Confederation ratified
The document was fully ratified by the states at March 1, 1781. -
American Independence
When the British finally surrendered on October 19, 1781, Americans were officially independent of Britain and set about establishing their own government. -
Treaty of Paris
The surrender at Yorktown made Britain realized that it could no longer win the war. With this treaty, Britain formally admitted defeat and recognized the independence of the United States. -
The Constitutional Convention
The United States Constitution was signed by 38 of the 41 delegates present at the conclusion of the convention. As provided for in Article 7, this document will not be binding until agreed by 13 states. -
Marbury v. Madison
The supreme court ruled part of then Judiciary Act of 1789 to be Unconstitutional
First time the supreme court asserted the power of Judicial renew other to decrease whether laws passed by congress were cinstitutional and to strike down those were not -
George Washington becomes President of United States
George Washington is unanimously elected president of the United States in a vote by state electors. -
White House
The White House was constructed. Long tradition of president living at white house started. -
Election of 1800
Jefferson had defeated John Addams with election
John Adams respected peoples right to choose president, and just went back home. This was rare case in these ages, and it represented Americas peace -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought a large land in Louisiana from France(Napoleon) at 1803. By this Purchase, Americans were able to have Mississippi river under control. -
Essex Junto
In Massachusetts a small groove of federalist called Essex Junto deaf-led a plan to take New England out of the union
It helped accepting US constitution and Alexander Hamilton -
Lewis Clark Expedition
Pike traveling to Colorado with Pikes, Also Rio Grande
Pike provided American with detailed description of the great plains and the Rocky mountains -
Election of 1824
Result was inconclusive no candidate won majority. US house of representative held contingent election. John Adams elected without getting most vote -
Election of 1828
John Adams faced Andrew Jackson. Jack Jackson win -
Indian Removal Act
Sanctioning forcible relocation of crick, Chickasaw, Cherokee, choctaw, and Seminole tribes to land allot-rents west of the Mississippi river 94 removal trenties follow bill of rights 1/4 died along -
Bank Veto
Andrew Jackson refused a bill that would have renewed the corporate charter for the second Bank of US -
Nullification Crisis
Political dispute between federal government and South Carolina government over tariffs notification crisis. South Carolina challenged the authority of the Federal government by nullifying the traffic and declaring unconstitution -
Congress Censures Jaclson
Andrew Jack censured by congress for refusing to turn over documents Jackson was first to suffer this formed disappeared. Source for funds of western expanding. -
Texas Declaring independence
Texas declared independence because of enslaved people problem, chaos in cities, and power unbalanced. This caused Texas rebellion. -
Panic of 1837
Hundred of bank collapsed, currency lost value as prices soared, and farmers, merchants and business owners across the country suffer -
Texas joining Union
After the declaration of independence, Texas joined the Union. In the fiscal year of 2021, Texas's state debt stood at about 58.86 billion U.S. dollars. By the fiscal year of 2027, this is expected to increase to about 78.86 billion U.S. dollars. The national debt of the United Stated can be found here.
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American Civil war starts
It's the war between Northern America and Southern America that left Union. The war was about the slaves -
Civil War starts
Civil war has begun. This war is going to be one of the historical and big event through US history. -
War of 1862
Dakota attacked local agencies and the settlement of New Ulm -
Railroad bloom
Railroad bloom in 1862 was signed by Lincoln on Pacific Railroad way Act. Engineer Crenville dodge pushed Omaha to Nebraska and finished creating in 4 years. -
Shermans March
Shermans March was a military campaign by north Union to end the war. Union used violence such as destroying railroads, building, and foods to weaken the South -
Sand Creek Massacre
Its the genocide that happened at Colorado, Sand Creek. This unreasonable attack against Native Americans was making conflict between Americans and Indians more bigger. -
13th Amendment
13th amendment was about slavery's rights and crimes, and this is going to make important role in America history.
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-13/#:~:text=Neither%20slavery%20nor%20involuntary%20servitude,place%20subject%20to%20their%20jurisdiction. -
American Civil Wars ends
American Civil war ends with Northern Union Victory. The Southern Union Extinct, and Slavery was expelled -
Civil War ends
Because of Unions attack and Shermans march, South lose its power to fight and surrender. However, this unions violent and use of force action never disappeared from US history, and this leads to assassination of Lincoln. -
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by getting shot on his throat. It was caused by believer that thought confederacy could be restored. -
14th amendment
14th amendment set rights for all of the citizen not depending on race. This amendment should have been equalized White and blacks.
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;"
https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-14/#:~:text=No%20State%20shall%20make%20or,equal%20protection%20of%20the%20laws -
American Federation of Labor Founded
American federation of Labor was founded. They had a pretty good start, but also become symbols of late 19th century's social problems. -
15th Amendment
This Amendment had announced specifically that African Americans have equal rights with Whites. This Amendment also refers to freedmen because they were still treated horribly.
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
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The Panic of 1873
The turmal started in 1873, when a series of bad railroad investment forced the powerful banking firm of jay cookie and company to declare bankruptcy. -
Panic of 1873
This panic was caused by stock crash in Europe. Because of it, Europeans sold stocks for American railroad, and panic happened -
Battle of Little Bighorn
This war was the most biggest victory for Indians, and most crucible lose of America. This led to cause anger of Americans and it established American's thought against Indians to hysteric and crazy savage -
Indian War ended
The 200 year war between colonists and Indians ended. American's violence war against Indians were justified by this victory... because winner is the justice. -
Spanish American War
War between Spanish & United States. Lead to end of the panish colonization age. S -
Airplane
Wright brothers invented first airplane in the world. Change war, trade, and economy. -
Oklahoma becomes a State
Oklahoma that lots of African American lived was established as a state. Many racial conflicts & Oil mining happens in Oklahoma -
World War 1
World War started. Become the point that shifted to guns and technology weapons. Chemical Weapons was also used -
Tulsa Massacre
The social riot by whites against African American who lives in Greenwood. Hundreds of African American was killed, and thousands of buildings was burned down. Shows Racism Harshness -
The great depression
The price of the US stocks dropped instantly, and made wall street and US economics into panic. Employment rate had dropped, and many of the people lost their job. -
Dust Bowl
The natural disaster of dust bowl happened in middle region of North America. This made farmers stop cropping moving to cities, and having years of less crops produced -
World War 2
World War 2 started, and effected whole world. Millions of the people died, and world power changed a lot since this war. -
Germany Invaded Poland
At 9/1 1939, Germany invaded Poland with its military and tanks. This become start of World War 2 -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
During the World War 2, Japan had attacked US territory of Pearl Harbor. This was the key point of the war that made US joining the war as allies side. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The first Atomic bombing happened in the world that was dropped at Hiroshima. 140,000 people died, and showed how powerful the Nuclear Weapon is. -
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
2nd Atomic Bomb was dropped to Nagasaki and 73,884 people died. How these nuclear weapon can destroy town and kill people made world become worry of war with US that has Nuclear weapon, and USSR starts to create these Nuclear Weapon. Lead to Cold war -
World War 2 Ended
World War 2 ended after millions of people dying. Germany lost many of their lands, and Japan had a treaty of Instrument of surrender between US. -
Korean War
Korean war happened. Become one of the war that represents new style of war during cold-war without nuclear bomb. -
Vietnam war
Vietnam war occurs. North represents communism and south represents non-communism. The war was symbolizing USSR vs USA -
Explorer 1 launched
Explorer 1 launched. This is going to be start of moon race that represents cold war -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This event was conflict between Soviet and US about the Nuclear at Cuba. This was the moment in cold war that got to close to the nuclear war the most. -
I have a Dream speech
This is a speech by MLK Jr for equality between race. Helped bring about the Civil Rights act. -
Malcolm X Assassination
Malcolm X was assassinated. He was also the one of the most famous Afro American speaker, and this assassination represent historical background of fight between racism. -
Bloody Sunday
This was a nonviolent march for civil rights act. The violence police have done against protestors make these acts more supported and citizens to get angry. -
Martin Luther King Jr Assassination
The African American Activist Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. He was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement -
Watergate Scandal
The prowlers were connected to President Richard Nixon’s reelection campaign, and they had been caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents. The Watergate scandal changed American politics forever, leading many Americans to question their leaders and think more critically about the presidency.
https://www.history.com/topics/1970s/watergate -
Energy Crisis
The Arab oil embargo of 1973 put the United States economy on the back foot, causing fuel shortages, a quadrupling of oil prices and long lines at gas stations.
It led to important changes in energy efficiency, policymaking and building designs.
https://www.history.com/news/energy-crisis-1970s-innovation -
Chernobyl disaster
In 1986 April 26, Nuclear power plant in Chernobyl and exploded. Chernobyl was closed and no trespassing was aloud, because of the toxic gasses around it. One of the worst historical accident on Nuclear power plant -
Berlin Wall fall
East german troops officially destroyed the walls of Berlin. This happening led to reunification of Germany. -
Gulf war
First Gulf War began in 1991 after President Saddam Hussein of Iraq ordered the invasion and occupation of neighboring Kuwait in early August 1990. After 42 days of relentless attacks, U.S. President George H.W. Bush declared a cease-fire on February 28; by that time, most Iraqi forces in Kuwait had either surrendered or fled.
https://www.history.com/topics/middle-east/persian-gulf-war -
Soviet Collapse
In August 1991, hardline communist and military elites unsuccessfully attempted to overthrow Gorbachev in a coup d'état and block failed reforms. The turmoil caused Moscow's government to lose most of its influence, and many republics declared independence in the days and months that followed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Soviet_Union_(1982%E2%80%931991)#:~:text=Several%20republics%20began%20resisting%20central,to%20topple%20reform%2Dminded%20Gorbachev. -
911
3000 innocent people died by Al Queda terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. It triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush
https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks