US History Timeline

  • Aug 12, 1099

    Battle of Ascalon

    Battle of Ascalon
    This battle is considered the last action of the 1st Crusade. The Crusade had negotiated with the Fatimids of Egypt but they didn't want to, so they had a battle. Godfrey beat Fatimid army during this battle.
  • Oct 25, 1101

    Crusade of 1101

    Crusade of 1101
    This Crusade it's also called Crusade if the Faint-Hearted. The Turks beat the Crusading armies in 3 separate battles. When they remained all the way home with the Crusade till Jerusalem many people would of go home. Godfrey died on July 1100.
  • Period: Oct 25, 1147 to Oct 25, 1149

    The Second Crusade

    This Crusade was launched from Europe. This Crusade was announced by Pope Eugene III. It was the first Crusade to be led by European kings. This Crusade had a lot of success.
    Why was this Crusade led by European kings?
  • The "First" Thanksgiving

    The pilgrims were the first ones that celebrated Thanksgiving. The pilgrims used to celebrate this because it was to thank God of the great fortune that they had. Here in U.S.A. is a Harvest Festival, and we celebrate it on November 27. Why do we take Thanksgiving as a Harvest Festival?
  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    This battle was fought between U.S.A forces led by the governor Willliam Henry Harrison. The Americans won the victory. Why was both of them tartically, and strategically?
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    General Andrew was the commandant of this it was a little grioup, but they won the victory. this victory made general Andrew a national hero. Ghent officially ended the war between U.S.A, and, Great Britain. This battle was fought before the Treaty. Why was the Battle fought before the Treaty?
  • First Battle of Fort Sumter

    The three aides of this battle were Colonel James Chesnut, Jr Captain Stephen D. Lee, and Lieutenant A.R. Chisolm and they demanded the surrender of the Fort. A lot of soldiers died, and the crisis came to a head at 3:20 AM on April 12 of 1861. Why did these 3 aides were chosen?
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    This battle began on July 1, 1863 and it ended on July 3, 1863. Robert E. Lee was the general of this battle. This battle was fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They were victorious at Chancellorsville and Robert E. lee led his army to go to the next battle which it was at Shenandoah Valley. Why did they had to fight a lot?
  • President Abraham Lincoln Assassinated

    Actor John Wilkes Booth assassinated president Abraham Lincoln when he entered the presidential box at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C at 10 PM in April 14 of 1865. Why did the actor assassinated president Abraham Lincoln?
  • Battle of Mons

    Battle of Mons
    Their 1st defeats was at Neuf Chateau, and the other one was at Charleroi. The commandant Gen. French didn't know that much because they wouldn't tell him what was going on. Gen. Smith-Dorrien was the 2nd army corps. This battle was with the British. Why were the two army cops names the same?
  • Rosa Parks 1st Incident in the Bus

    The day that this happened Rosa was waiting for a bus at the bus stop, so she could go home. Once Rosa got in the bus she knew that the driver was going to be mean because he was white, when she got in the bus she just walked to the white people section, and she sat down in the black section but the driver stopped driving and told her to go sit somewhere else she didn't do what the bus driver said she just got off the bus. Why did white people didn't like African American?
  • When was Barack Obama born

    Barack Obama was born in August 4, 1961 in Hanolulu, Hawaii. Obama's mother's name is Ann Dunham, she grew up in Wichita Kansas. Why was his mother raised in different city?
  • President John F. Kennedy Assassinated

    John F. Kennedy was the thirtyfifth president of U.S.A. he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on Friday 22, 1963 at Dealey Plaza. JFK was fattally wounded, and they started to investigate and they said that he was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald. Why did Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated JFK?
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassinated at Lorraine Motel

    Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated in April 4, 1968 at Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was assassinated by a white guy. This guy that didn't like violance was kiiled. why did the guy killed him?
  • Robert F. Kennedy is Sot un Los Angeles

    RFK was giving a speech of victory in a hotel. While he was giving this speech he got shot along wit 5 more persons. RFK was assassinated 5 years after his brother JFK was. Why were they killing a lot of people?
  • UCLA Beats Florida State in Final Four

    This Basketball tournament began on March 11, 1972 and it involved 25 differents schools. This tournament was in Los Angeles, California. 29 games were played during the tournament. Bill Walton of UCLA was named the tournament's most outstanding player. Why was the tournament at Los Angeles, California?
  • Elvis Presley Dies

    Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 people couldn't understand how he passed away, but he died of overdosis. A lot of his fand would of go to his house and pay for his respect. What was the reason for him to do drugs?
  • Michael Jordan Enters NBA Draft and Is Selected by the Chicago Bulls

    Michael Jordan won the award of the year of the player in college in 1984. Michael Jordan was the 3rd one that got picked to play with the bulls. Michael Jordan got out of college and he returned to finish the degree in 1986. Why did Michael Jordan got out of college?
  • Lebron James Wins NBA Rookie of the Year

    Lebron James made history becoming the player from the Cavalier franchise to win the award of the rookie of the year. Lebron James was the third of winning the award of the rookie of the year the other two players were Michael Jordan, and Oscar Robertson. Why was he the youngest on the team?
  • The First Crusade

    The First Crusade
    The 1st Crusade was caused was a military expedation and it was caused by the Europeans Christians against the Muslim. this resulted the captured of Jerusalem in 1099. A lot of people were traviling by land. The Peasant, and Knights were split in deifferent armies, so they could fight. This first crusade was part of the Christian response to Islamic conquests.
    Why is this the 1st Crusade?