College History I

Columbus discovered America

Sep 2, 1492

Columbus sets sail. Finds the Americas by accident.

Balboa claims all land on Pacific Ocean for Spain

Sep 6, 1513

Settled on the land of Hispanolia. Crossed the Isthmus of Panama.

Ponce de Leon explores Florida

Sep 6, 1521

Searched for the fountain of youth. Was lost at sea trying to leave Mexico.

Pizarro crushes Incans

Sep 6, 1532

Captured the leader of the Incan tribe. Took advantage of their economic state.

Cartier explores the St.Lawrence River

Sep 6, 1534

Was ordered by the King to find gold. Discovered an important waterway to Asia.

De Soto explores the Southeast and discovers the Mississippi River.

Sep 6, 1539

Returned with treasures and was admitted into the Order of Santiago. Was in search of gold and silver.

Cabrillo explores present-day Southwest.

Sep 6, 1540

Cabrillo named San Salvador. He also explored the San Miguel Island.

Cabrillo explores California coast for Spain

Sep 6, 1542

Elizabeth I becomes queen of England

Sep 6, 1558

Queen Elizabeth encouraged exploration. United the United Kindom under Protestant rule.

Spanish build fortress at St. Augustine.

Sep 6, 1565

St.Augustine was the first European settlement.

English crush Irish uprising

Sep 6, 1565

Drake circumnavigates the globe

Sep 6, 1577

Drake became a pirate and an expert in stealing. Was knighted as for his abilities.

Raleigh founds Roanoke colony

Sep 6, 1585

Roanoke colony is known as the 'Lost Colony'. They ran out of food and supplies and when the supplies ship came back, they were all missing.

England defeats Spanish Armada

Sep 6, 1588

Spanish Armada was made of giant ships that were easy to take down in battle. During battle a storm blew through and lost them the war.

James I becomes king of England

Sep 6, 1603

James I grants permission for the House of Burgesses. But does not want them to feel any sense of confidence and regrets his decision.

Spain and England sign peace treaty

Sep 6, 1604

The treaty was intended to end the dispute about Columbus's return.

Virginia colony founded at Jamestown

Sep 6, 1607

Jamestown was the first English settlement. They didn't think through their settlement and ran out of food and supplies.

Charles II restored to English throne

Sep 6, 1660

Charles II took over after Cromwell. He restored the beliefs of Charles I.

French exploration down Mississippi River under La Salle

Sep 6, 1680

In search of spices, treasures, and gold they searched the river. They weren't disappointed.

Georgia colony founded

Sep 6, 1733

The Georgia colony was created by Oglethorpe. It was created to protect the Carolinas.

Peter Zenger Case

Sep 28, 1734

The case showed how corrupt politics are. Zenger pleaded that he wrote the truth.

John Zenger tried with libel

Sep 30, 1734

John Peter Zenger is tried or seditious libel. His lawyer convinces the jury that truth is a defense against libel.

Ben Franklin founds Fire Department

Sep 30, 1736

Franklin begins Fire Department in Philadelphia.

George Whitefield spreads Great Awakening

Sep 28, 1738

Churches become dull and loose hellfire effect. Relgion is questioned and predestination is doubted.

Trade in the the shores of Lake Erie

Sep 30, 1738

British traders begin working shores of Lake Erie. This starts competition with French.

South Carolina Slave Revolt

Sep 28, 1739

Slaves tried to march to Spanish Florida. They were stopped byt the militia.

England declares war on Spain

Sep 30, 1739

England declares war on Spain. Florida Spaniards and Georgia and South Carolina colonists fight.

Philadelphia has highest population

Sep 30, 1740

Philadelphia is the largest city in America at the time. Population is up to 13,000.

Slaves Hung in Charleston

Sep 30, 1740

50 slaves are hung in Charleston, South Carolina. They had plans of another revolt.

Princeton University created.

Sep 30, 1746

College of New Jersey founded. This is now called Princeton University.

Halifax founded

Sep 30, 1749

Halifax, Nova Scotia founded.

Coal mine opens in Virginia.

Sep 30, 1750

First American coal mine ever opens in Virginia.

Iron Act Passed

Sep 30, 1750

The Iron Act is passed by the English Parliament. This limits the growth of the iron industry in the American colonies.

Currency Act Passed

Sep 30, 1751

The Currency Act is passed by the English Parliament. This bans the issuing of paper money in the New England colonies.

French Indian War Erupts

Sep 30, 1754

The French and Indian War starts. Washington leads American colonists to victory over the French.

Spain takes Louisiana

Sep 30, 1762

Spain takes Louisiana from France.

Pontiac begins seige of Detroit

Sep 30, 1763

Pontiac begins siege of Detroit. This starts other wars.

Patrick Henry recites speech

Sep 30, 1763

Patrick Henry delivers his famous "Parsons" speech.

Proclamation of 1763 signed

Sep 30, 1763

King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763. No English settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Thomas Hutchinson Attacked

Aug 26, 1765

A mob attacks the home of Thomas Hutchinson. His family escaped unharmed.

Stamp Act Congress meets

Oct 25, 1765

The Stamp Act Congress meets in NYC with a representative from nine colonies. They create a petition protesting the Stamp Act.

Seven Virginia Resolutions presented

Oct 25, 1765

Patrick Henry says only Virginia can tax Virginia. He says that if it's treason he'll make the most of it.

The Stamp Act is passed

Oct 25, 1765

The Act is passed by English Parliament. America's tax money goes straight to England instead of to their own legislatures.

The Quartering Act is passed

Oct 25, 1765

This requires Americans to house British troops. It outrages families because most soldiers are rude and demanding and sometimes violent

The Sons of Liberty is formed

Oct 25, 1765

This is an underground organization opposed to the Stamp Act.

Quartering Act refused

Jan 25, 1766

NYC refuses to comply to the Quartering Act

Stamp Act repealed

Mar 25, 1766

King George repeals the Stamp Act after debate of English Parliament. Ben Franklin warned them of chance of a revolution if it wasn't repealed.

Violence breaks out between soldiers and colonists

Aug 25, 1766

A battle breaks out between armed colonists and soldiers because they were refusing to comply to the Quartering Act

Massachusetts disolves general court

Jul 25, 1768

Legislature defies governer of massachusetts orders to revoke Adam's circular letter.

Violence between soldiers and the sons of liberty

Jan 25, 1770

Violence breaks out between the colonists and soldiers over the posting of broadsheets.

Trial begins for Boston Massacre soldiers

Oct 25, 1770

They are represented by John Adams. They end up winning the case, only two are charged the rest are given a branding and let go.

Virginia House of Burgesses appoints an eleventh member

Mar 25, 1773

Members of the committee include, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee. A few months later New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and South Carolina follow Virginia.

Tea act is in effect

May 10, 1773

This puts a tax on all tea imports and exports. Its a huge tax revenue and colonists are outraged

Bostonians gather to hear Sam Adams

Dec 16, 1773

Sam Adams tells them Royal Governor Hutchinson has repeated his command to not allow the ships out of the harbor until the tea taxes are paid.

Bostonions boycott British goods

May 12, 1774

Bostonions boycott the import and export of British goods after the Boston Port Bill was passed.

Coercive Acts is passed

Oct 25, 1774

Americans call these the Intolerable Acts. All harbors are shut down until the tea taxes are paid.

Dutch recognize America

Apr 19, 1782

Dutch recognizes America as a result of negotiations conducted in the Netherlands by John Adams.

Washington talks to his office about rebelling

Mar 15, 1783

Washington talks his office out of rebellion. In effect he preserves the American democracy.

No more slavery in Massachusettes

Jul 8, 1783

The Supreme Court of Massachusetts abolishes slavery in Massachusettes

Land Ordinance of 1785

Jan 24, 1785

This said that the acreage of the Old Northwest will be sold and the profit would be used to pay off national debt.

Convention at Annapolis Maryland

Jan 24, 1786

Only five states showed up and it was canceled. It was a miserable fail.

Northwest ordinance of 1787

Jan 24, 1787

This created the Northwest Territories. The land could be bought from the government by individuals.

Shays Rebellion

Jan 27, 1787

Farmers from Massachusettes were being evicted. They were also being charged withhigh taxes, and imprisonment for debt. They take action and attack the Springflield arsenal.

Constitutional Convention

May 14, 1787

THis is held in Philadelphia. George Washington is the chairman, they discuss contents of the constitution.

New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution

Jan 27, 1788

New Hampshire had rejected it before. It was the ninth state to ratify it.

George Washington for president

Jan 27, 1789

Chosen by the electoral college. He is America's first president.

French National Assembly

Aug 27, 1789

The French National Assembly creates the Declaration of Rights of Man. This presses for freedom of man in speech, press, and assembly.

Bill of rights

Dec 15, 1791

the bill of rights is passed. A list of 10 basic amendments is ratified.

Proclamation of Neutrality

Apr 22, 1793

Washington opposes making allies or enemies in other countrys' wars. He encourages America to stay neutral and not be in favor of any certain countries

Battle of Fallen Timbers

Aug 20, 1794

General Wayne leads army into the Battle of Fallen Timbers. He defeats the Indians. This opens up ohio to whote settlement.

Washingtons Farewell Address

Sep 19, 1796

Washington's Farewell Address was printed in the newspapers. In this he calls for America to be aware of getting involved with foreign affairs.

XYZ affair

May 31, 1797

The French demand a $10 million loan and bribes or else France won't negotiate a treaty with the United States.

Alien and Sedition Acts

Jan 27, 1798

THis gives the president power to deport foreigners thought to be dangerous to our country. Immigrants could also be imprisoned.

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Jan 28, 1798

The resolutions declare the Alien and Sedition Acts to unconstitutional. They provide the basis for the doctrine of states' rights.

George Washington dies

Dec 14, 1798

George Washington died in his home at Mount Vernon. Lee delivers the most famous eulogy.

Jefferson becomes third president

Jan 28, 1801

efferson and his running mate Aaron Burr had the same amount of electoral votes. The House or Representatives voted for Jefferson.

Embargo Act of 1807

Dec 22, 1807

This stops all exports to Britain and France in protest of their wars interfering with our shipping.It was very uneffective and very unpopular.

Hartdford Convention

Jan 28, 1814

Federalists cwant to repeal the 3/5s compromise. This limits presidents to one term and forbade presidents from all coming from the same state.

Treaty of 1812

Dec 24, 1814

A peace treaty ending the War of 1812 is signed at Ghent, Belgium. There were no gains or losses in the treaty, making the war kind of pointless.

Jackson is a national hero

Mar 12, 1815

Jackson proves to be a hero at the Battle of New orleans.

Era of Good Feelings

Mar 12, 1816

Monroe is elected and he creates a 'one party' system.

Treaty of 1824

Mar 12, 1824

The treaty of 1824 is passed. This promotes the protections of American Indutries.

American Society for the Promotion of Temperance

Mar 14, 1824

American Society for the Promotion of Temperance founded in Boston. They stand against alcohol abuse.

Tariff of Abominations

Mar 14, 1828

Tariff is passed,raising the protective Tariff of 1824, passes through Congress. President Adams signs it.

South Carolina Exposition

Mar 14, 1828

Calhoun writes the South Carolina Exposition. It states that the Tariff of 1828 unconstitutional.

Election of 1828

Mar 14, 1828

Andrew Jackson is elected President and his vice president is John Calhoun.

the Liberator.

Mar 14, 1831

The Liberator is published. Written by Garrison

Force Bill

Mar 14, 1833

Proposed by Jackson t enforce the provisions of the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832.

The Female Anti-Slavery Society

Mar 14, 1833

Its organized in Philidelphia. The American Anti-Slavery Society is organized by Theodore Weld and Arthur and Lewis Tappan.

Compromise Tariff of 1833

Mar 14, 1833

Created by Henry Clay.includes a gradual cutback in tariffs, The south is happy with this.

Jackson issues a proclamation against South Carolinaís threat to secede

Mar 14, 1833

South Carolina raises a volunteer army unit to repel any invasions.

OverSpeculation of Land

Mar 14, 1833

Over speculation of land begins. This is followed by land butchery.

Marshall dies

Mar 14, 1834

john Marshall dies. Jackson chooses Taney to succeed him

Transcendentalism begins

Mar 14, 1836

Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes Nature-.he essay sets some of the ideas that are known as Transcendentalism.

Harrison dies

Mar 14, 1841

Harrison dies after one month in office.JohnTyler becomes the president.

Harrison died

May 21, 1841

Harrison dies after a month of presidency. Tyler succeeds Harrison.

Aroostook war

May 21, 1842

The Aroostook War over Maine boundary.

Polk wins election

May 21, 1844

Polk defeats Clay in the Manifest Destiny

Texas annexation

May 21, 1845

Texas is finally annexed into the United States

Mexican War begins

Mar 14, 1846

Congress declares war. Mexican troops attack U.S. troops over territory nearthe Rio Grande.

Uited States boundary

May 21, 1846

Mexico and US clash over the Texas boundary

United States settles

May 21, 1846

the United States settles Oregon dispute. britain and America are on good terms

Seneca Falls Convention

Mar 14, 1848

Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York.Here they discuss womens rights.

Seneca Falls Convetion

Mar 14, 1848

Women’s Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York.Here they discuss womens rights.

Guadalupe Hidalgo

May 21, 1848

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is created

Gold Rush

May 21, 1849

The California Gold Rush begins. THousands move to California.

Taylor dies

May 21, 1850

Taylor passes away. Fillmore succeeds Taylor.

Compromise of 1850

May 21, 1850

Includes the Fugitive Slave Law. Handled the issue of slavery in the North

Pierce wins election

May 21, 1852

Pierce beats Scott in run for presidency

Kansas- Nebraska Act

May 21, 1854

Gave Kansas popular soverignty. Led to Bleeding Kansas.