Beginnings to 1877

  • Jamestown, Virginia Was Established

    Jamestown, Virginia Was Established
  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Explanation: The mayflower compact was a written agreement for new settlers
  • Plymouth Rock

    Plymouth Rock
    Explanation: The pilgrims where the first to land at the rock and settled.
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    Significant Events in United States History 1600-1877

  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
  • Townshend Act

    Townshend Act
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Explanation: IT was the american colonists way of showing what they would do for freedom
  • Lexington & Concord

    Lexington & Concord
    Explanation: it was the first engagements of the american revolution war.
  • The Revolutionary War begins

    The Revolutionary War begins
    Explaination: The succesful american revolution established a model of democracy.
  • Declaration of Independence Signed

    Declaration of Independence Signed
    Explanation: The declaration was made so that the united states could have the freedom and liberty we have today.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
  • Articles Of Confederation Was Created

    Articles Of Confederation Was Created
  • Battle Of Yorktown

    Battle Of Yorktown
    Explanation: the battle of yorktown was the final battle of the american revolution.
  • Treaty Of Paris

    Treaty Of Paris
    Explanation: ratified by the Congress of the Confederation
  • Federalist Papers

    Federalist Papers
  • United States Bill Of RIghts

    United States Bill Of RIghts
  • Louisana Purchase

    Louisana Purchase
    Explanation: The louisiana purchase doubled the size of the U.S
  • War Of 1812 Began

    War Of 1812 Began
  • Nullification Crisis

    Nullification Crisis
  • Civil War Begins

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