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Jamestown
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the colonies and is known for beginning the settlement of America. -
Virginia House of Burgesses formed
The Virginia House of Burgeses was the first legislative assembly and was an example for the rest of the assemblies to be created there after. -
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War led to nationalism within America, which built up slowly until the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a direct act of revolt and is still referenced to today in other political protests. -
First Continental Congress
The Continental Congress met in order to discuss what to do with Britain's refusal to listen to te pleas of the colonists. The act of discussing issues in a confined body of people is still practiced today. -
Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the start to the American Revolution and was the first step of the fight to independence. -
Common Sense Published
The pamphlet was an extreme argument that convinced most of the colonists to fight for independence from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence announced that America was no longer a part of the British Empire. Today we celebrate this event on July 4th of every year. -
Battle of Saratoga
French aid during the Battle of Saratoga changed the outcome of the American Revolution and transformed the conflict into a global conflict. -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the U.S.A. and legally announced their independence. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution and forces Britain to recognize America as an independent nation. -
Constitutional Convention
Intending to only meet to revise the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention resulted in creating the United States Constitution. -
U.S. Constitution Signed
The United States Constitution is the written constitution still under effect today that defines the restrictions and limitations of the state and federal governments. -
George Washington is President of the U.S
George Washington was the first president of the United States under the Constitution and set many precedents still used today. -
First National Bank Approved
The National Bank created a single currency used between all states of America. The bank also caused many issues that resulted in the elections of several presidents. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
The Bill of Rights defines the individual rights of citizens of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase contributed greatly to achieving Manifest Destiny. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was an example of the tensions between America and Great Britain. Rights of American trading wanted then are still expected today. -
"Star-Spangled Banner" Written
The "Star-Spangled Banner", written by Francis Scott Key after surviving a battle of the War of 1812, became the official national anthem and renewed nationalism and the spirit of America.