Beginnings to 1877

Jamestown, Virginia Was Established

May 16, 1607

Mayflower Compact

Nov 11, 1620

Explanation: The mayflower compact was a written agreement for new settlers

Plymouth Rock

Dec 29, 1620

Explanation: The pilgrims where the first to land at the rock and settled.

Significant Events in United States History 1600-1877

Period: Dec 29, 1620 to Jan 1, 1863

Sugar Act

Aug 30, 1764

Stamp Act

Aug 30, 1765

Townshend Act

Aug 30, 1767

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Explanation: IT was the american colonists way of showing what they would do for freedom

Lexington & Concord

Apr 19, 1775

Explanation: it was the first engagements of the american revolution war.

The Revolutionary War begins

Apr 18, 1776

Explaination: The succesful american revolution established a model of democracy.

Declaration of Independence Signed

Jul 4, 1776

Explanation: The declaration was made so that the united states could have the freedom and liberty we have today.

Battle of Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

Articles Of Confederation Was Created

Nov 15, 1777

Battle Of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

Explanation: the battle of yorktown was the final battle of the american revolution.

Treaty Of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

Explanation: ratified by the Congress of the Confederation

Federalist Papers

Oct 2, 1787

United States Bill Of RIghts

Sep 25, 1789

Louisana Purchase

Aug 29, 1803

Explanation: The louisiana purchase doubled the size of the U.S

War Of 1812 Began

Jun 18, 1812

Nullification Crisis

Jul 14, 1832

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

Explanation: The civil war was to help free slaves and letting them have equal rights.