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Aug 29, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers America
Cristopher Columbus sailed to America. If he hadn’t, we would most likely not be here today. -
Jamestown was Established
Jamestown was the second colony in America, but the very first PERMANENT one. We picked this event because After unsuccessful attempts to establish settlements in Newfoundland and at Roanoke, the famous "Lost Colony," off the coast of present-day North Carolina, England established its first permanent North American settlement, Jamestown, in 1607 -
Ben Franklin is Born!!!!!
Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston. This is important because this is a huge step toward "light technology." -
The Mayflower Lands in Cape Cod
The Mayflower ship lands at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with 101 colonists. We picked this event because it revolutionized the colonizing of America in its early days. -
English Civil War
English Civil War erupts between the Royalists of King Charles I and the Parliamentary army, eventually resulting in defeat for the Royalists and the downfall of the monarchy. This is important because this really distinguished America from England. -
Deceleration of Independance
Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. This is important because the Declaration of Independence did what it was supposed to do and “declared our independence from England” -
Constitution Approved
States approve the nations first constitution. This is important because the Constitution is one of the most significant documents in American history. -
Goerge Washington is elected
Goerge Washington is elected first president of the United states. This is important because George Washington was the beginning of many great presidents to come. -
Lousiana purchase
Louisiana through Montana Jefferson purchases the Louisiana territory from France for $15 million. This is important because the Louisiana purchase was basically the rest of America purchase and gave most of America its western states. -
Britain War
Washington, D.C. congress declares war against Britain. This is important because this will eventually lead us to beat them in some serious war action, and separate us from Britain forever. -
Abraham Lincoln is elected
Abraham Lincoln is elected president of the United States. This is important because Pres. Lincoln ended up being one of the greatest presidents ever through all of his selfless actions, and quick witty decisions. -
19th ammendment
1920 19th Amendment is ratified, giving women the right to vote. This is important because without women voting, only HALF of America is putting their thoughts into the polls. Women completed the voting process. -
John Wilks Booth Assanates Linoln
John Wilkes booth assassinates president Lincoln. This is important because it’s the end of a great presidency, and the beginning of what could be an even better one.
