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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Lands in the Americas
Columbus landed and gave way for many more events in the years to come -
Jamestown, Virginia
The first permanent settlement in the soon to be United States of America -
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Population Increase
The estimated population increases to ~2.5 million people. -
Mayflower Compact is signed
The compact is used as a partial structure for the future US Government. -
First Great Awakening
Religion was seen as more important and a wellbeing and thoughtful ideology was developed by the the colonies -
Proclamation Act
After the treaty of paris is signed and the British gain new territory they refuse to allow the colonists to move past the Appalachian Mountains which angers them and grows tensions. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
A pushing point for both sides of the conflict to enter war. -
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Revolutionary War
Then colonies of Britain and Great Britain went to war with the colonies being victorious. -
Declaration of Independence
America declares independence from Great Britain. -
The Constitution
America created the Constitution and made a government almost identical to ours today. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson doubles the size of the United States with the purchase of territory then known as louisiana. -
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War of 1812
America and Britain enter another war and America comes out on top, cementing their spot as heavy weights of the world. -
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Age of Jackson
President Andrew Jackson is elected into office and makes decisions that impact America to this day. -
Texas Annexation
Texas joined the USA. -
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Civil War
The Confederacy and Union went into battle with the Union coming out victorious. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln put the proclamation into effect, freeing slaves in confederate states. -
Abraham Lincoln Assassinated
Americas 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated
