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Boston Tea Party
American colonists threw crates of tea overboard in protest. This is significant because it showed that the colonists were not afraid to fight back against Great Britain. -
Battle of Yorktown Ends
The British surrender. This is considered to be the last major battle on land of the Revolutionary War. -
George Washington Elected
George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States. He would end up leaving precedents, such as forming a cabinet. -
Federalist Party
The Federalist Party was formed. The party was largely influenced by Alexander Hamilton's policies. -
The Election of 1800
The election was won by Thomas Jefferson. This was a huge step as the nation transferred to a Democratic-Republican leadership. -
Louisiana Purchase
A portion of land was purchased from France. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US. -
War of 1812
President James Madison signed a declaration of war. The war would end up boosting nationalism in the young nation. -
Battle of Lake Champlain
US naval forces defeated the British. The world would come to know the strength America had. -
Andrew Jackson Inaugurated
Andrew Jackson was inaugurated into office. He became the seventh president of the United States. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed by Andrew Jackson. Various Indian tribes were forced to move west. -
The Death of Joseph Smith
The leader of the Latter Day Saints was killed by a mob. He holds a spot as a prophet in the Mormon church. -
Salt Lake City Founded
Brigham Young and his Mormon followers founded Salt Lake City. The city is the headquarters for the LDS Church. -
The Compromise of 1850
Henry Clay proposed an agreement for the North and South on the issue of slavery. Certain boundaries were declared free of slavery while others permitted it. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin Publication
The book discuses the horror of slavery. The emotion the book carried drew many northerners to oppose slavery. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by Congress. This act allowed Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether or not they would allow slavery in their borders. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Supreme Court allowed slave owners to take their slaves into the western territories. This angered the abolitionists. -
Lincoln Presidency
Abraham Lincoln was elected as president. This caused conflict as Lincoln opposed slavery while the south supported it. -
Confederacy Formed
The Southern states officially formed the Confederate States of America. This would lead into the Civil War. -
Ten-Percent Plan
Following the Civil War, the southern states could rejoin the union if 10% of their voters swore an oath. This plan established an era of reconstruction -
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. The amendment officially abolished slavery.
