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Period: to
1600s
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Jamestown founded
Jamestown was America's first permanent settlement. -
First Government, Slaves, Families
The first legislative Government was established, the first slaves were brought to America, families came to America. -
Plymouth Rock
Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock, first colony to be based on religion. -
Puritains came to Massechusetts
First large wave of immigrants come to America, bringing a unique perspective to life. -
Anne Hutchinson Banished
Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts for her religious views. -
King William's War
This was the beginnings of the hostilities between the native Americans, the colonists, the French, and the British. -
Salem witch trials
shows that America is susceptible to mass hysteria. -
Period: to
1700s
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French/Indian War
war between French and British with native tribes on both sides. Fought over land and trade that would result in France losing land and English in serious debt. -
The Stamp Act
Americans were taxed for stamps without being able to vote. This made the American colonies very angry. -
The Boston Massacre
Tension between the colonies and British became very violent. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans were so upset by the tea act of 1773 that they destroyed a shipload of tea. -
"shot heard round the world"
Battle of Lexington and Concord. The revolutionary War begins. -
Declaration of Independance sighned
The 13 colonies officially said "we're not British anymore!" -
the US constitution sighned
The US creates their own form of government. -
Period: to
1800s
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Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson authorized purchase of the Louisiana territory from France and almost doubles the size of the United States. -
War of 1812 with Britian
War between Britain and America for two and a half years over trade and naval restrictions. -
Underground Railroad Established
A network of secret routes and safe houses to help slaves escape to freedom in the North. -
Samuel Morse sends first telegraph message
This changes the face of communication for the entire world and allows an information to spread more quickly and easily than ever before -
Abraham Lincoln elected President
Shortly after his election, the Confederate States secede from the Union, starting the Civil War -
Battle of Gettysburg
Largest Civil War Battles and turning point of the war, leading to a Union victory. -
Lincoln assassinated
Lincoln was assassinated 5 days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee (after the Civil War ended) -
Period: to
1900s
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Period: to
2000s