american history By JacobLiz May 14, 1607 jamestown is fownded Sep 7, 1621 the first thanksgiving is celebratedin the english colonies Jul 5, 1634 the pequot war takes place Jan 5, 1692 the salem witch trials takes place Jul 4, 1776 independence was declared by the american colonies Jan 9, 1788 conneticut is founded May 14, 1804 lewis and clark leave on their expedition Jun 6, 1845 texas becomes a state in the united states Nov 6, 1860 abraham lincon is elected