American Studies

By Dmarcen
  • Period: Jan 1, 1450 to

    The Columbian Exchange

    Exchanges between the old and new world
  • Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus Sails

    Christopher Columbus Sails
    Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain
  • Apr 7, 1519

    Hernan Cortes Arrives

     Hernan Cortes Arrives
    Hernan Cortes arrives at Tenochtitlan
  • May 7, 1519

    Ferdinand Magellan Sets Sail

    Ferdinand Magellan Sets Sail
    No exact date
  • The Stamp Act

    An act that put tax on newspaper
  • The Boston Massacre

    A street fight between British soldiers and colonists killing 5 people.
  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
  • The Quartering Act

  • Signing of The Declaration of Independence

    Signing of The Declaration of Independence
  • The Signing of the Treaty of Paris

  • George Wahingston's Presidency

    George Wahingston's Presidency
    Was president until 1797
  • John Adams' Presidency

    John Adams' Presidency
    Was president until 1801. I couldn't find the exact date he became president so i kinda just guessed it was the next day after George W.
  • Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

    Was president until 1809. I couldn't find an exact date so i just out any random date.
  • Louisiana Purchase

    Thomas Jefferson buys the Louisiana from France
  • Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean

    Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean
  • James Madison's Presidency

    President until 1817
  • Period: to

    The War of 1812

  • James Monroe's Presidency

    Was president until 1825.
  • Andrew Jackson

    Was president until 1837
  • Indian Removal Act

    Indian Removal Act
  • Martin Van Buren's Presidency

    President until 1841
  • William Henry Harrison's Presidency

    Was only president for one month because he died.
  • John Quincy Adams' Presidency

    Was president until 1829.
  • Ratification of the U.S Constitution

    Had to be ratified by nine of the 13 states. That happened when New Hampshire ratified it on June 21, 1788