American History to 1877

By Cretsingerb
  • Period: to

    American History 1600-1877

  • Settlement of Jamestown

    Settlement of Jamestown

    The first settlement of the 13 colonies

  • Mayflower Compact Signed

    To bind those aboard the Mayflower to stay together once they reach land.
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

  • Beginning of Revolutionary War

    Beginning of Revolutionary War

    The victory freed them from Britains control.

  • Declaration of Independence was signed.

    It declared our independence from Britain.
  • Siege of Yorktown

    Siege of Yorktown

  • Surrender of Corn Wallis

    Surrender of Corn Wallis

  • Constitution Ratified

    Constitution Ratified

  • George Washington was elected President

    George Washington was elected President

    He was the first president of the United States.
  • Bill of Rights Put Into Effect

    Bill of Rights Put Into Effect

    Draws out liberties that were not listed in the Constitution.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    The Louisiana Purchase

    Gained resources from the land.
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

  • Annexation of Texas

    Opened up more land for resources and gave the U.S. the best state in the country.

  • South Seceded from the Union

  • Beginning of Civil War

    Beginning of Civil War

    The Civil War Settled the differences between the North and the South.
  • Amancipation Proclamation

    Amancipation Proclamation

    It set the laws to free slaves.
  • Assassination of Abe Lincoln

    Assassination of Abe Lincoln