The First Half of American History

By shawteeh
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus reaches the shores of the New World

  • The First African slaves are sold to Virgina planters

  • The French & Indian War begins

    Started 1754 Ended 1763

  • Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense

  • The sons of Liberty throw the Boston Tea Party

  • Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence

  • Congress adopts the Articles of Confederation

  • The U.S. Constitution is adopted

  • George Washington is elected the first president

  • Congress frames the Bill of Rights

  • Lewis & Clark Expedition

    Started 1804 Ended September 23 1815

  • The War of 1812 begins

    Started in 1812 Ended March 23 1815

  • work begins in Erie Canal

    Built between 1817 - 1825

  • Andrew Jackson is elected president

  • The Nuification Crisis occurs

  • The republican party is found

  • The civi war breaks out

    Started 1861 Ended 1865

  • Leif Ericson explores Vinland