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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus fails to find a route to India
Instead, Columbus opens the New World to European colonization. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas signed
Divided the New World into halves for Spain, and Portugal. -
Colony of Roanoke established
Colony established by Sir Walter Raliegh while on a charter from Elizabeth I. -
Spanish Armada goes down
The mighty Spanish Armada is defeated by England. This weakens the Spanish navy. -
Roanoke Colony vanishes
On his return from England, John White discovers the colony he left, is lost. The only clue left to the disappearance was the word "Croatoan" carved into a nearby tree. Meaning Croatoan Island. -
Treaty of London signed
Ended the 19 year Anglo Spanish War. -
Jaemstown founded
First permanent settlement in America founded on the James river, in Virginia. -
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First Anglo Powhatan War
The first war between the English settlers and the Natives breaks out. -
Tobacco takes off in Virgina
John Rolfe discovers the key to increasing the American economies. -
Slaves arrive in Jamestown
The first slave laborers are put to work in Jamestown -
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Second Anglo_Powhatan War
The previous treaty proved to be a non factor when the two belligerents fought again -
Virginia becomes a Royal Colony
The colony of Virginia is established after the bankruptcy of the London Company -
Colony of Marlyand established
the "Catholic Haven" was established by Lord Baltimore -
Slavery established in West Indies
The first large scale slave labor system was established in the New World. -
Barbados slave code is adopted
Code protected slaves from abusive masters, and masters from aggressive slaves. -
Colony of Carolina established
The very profitable carolinas are established and used as an agricultural power. -
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Tuscarora War
Conflict between the European setllers and the Tuscarora tribe escalate into war. -
The Carolinas split into two seperate colonies
North and South Carolina emerged from the once unified Carolina due to political arguements. -
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Yamasee War
War in South Carolina between many native tribes and the British breaks out. Natives attacked many towns in the colony in an attempt to destroy South Carolina. -
Colony of Georgia established
The "buffer zone" for the carolinas is created. Also used for a haven for deptors to King George II. -
John Peter Zenger Arrested
Zenger was accused of Libel by the governor. -
Great Awakening Begins
George Whitefield begins to spread ideals supporting the awakening. -
Slave Uprisings
Three seperate accounts of slavery rebellion occur in South Carolina. -
Slave hanging in Charleston, South Carolina
Fifty African American slaves are hung for planning a revolt. -
Princeton Founded
One of the most prestigious universities in America is founded. -
Iron Act passed
Limited American Iron industry to keep the English Industry moving. -
Currency Act passed
Banned the issue of paper money in New England -
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French Indian War
The result of the war was british control over Florida and Canada -
Battle of Fort Necessity
George Washingtons only surrender. -
General Edward Braddock becomes Commander in Chief
Braddock was named the leader of all British military affiars in North America. -
Generally Braddock dies
Mortally wounded by a gunshot through the chest, Braddock died just four days after the battle. -
French Indian War spreads to Europe
England declares War on France and takes the war to the other side of the Atlantic. -
England declares war on Spain
War leads to English attacks on Cuba and the West Indies. -
Unlimited Warfare established in the colonies.
William Pitt becomes Secretary of State in England and established the idea against the French. -
Fort Niagra Captured
French controlled Fort located in New York, near the mouth of Lake Ontario, is taken over by the English. -
British defeat France Canada
The Quebec territory is gained by the English getting rid of the french. -
Great Fire of 1760
Fire rages through Boston destorying 349 buildings -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty ended the Seven Years/ French Indian War -
Proclamation of 1763
Restricts colonization of the midwest by english colonists to ease tensions with Natives. -
The term "Taxation without representation" is used
Revolutionist James Otis is credited for this term. -
"The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved" is published
Written by revolutionist, James Otis. -
Declaration of Independance Signed
Colonists officially declare independance from Britain to form the United States of America. -
Boston merchants boycott English goods
British Luxury goods are not being used or payed for anymore. -
Stamp Act passed
Heavy taxation of textiles and other luxuries begins to anger colonists. -
Sons of Liberty formed
Confidential group against the Stamp Act -
Boston Merchants refuse the stamp act
First of mainly public protests to the stamp act -
Refusal of Quartering Act
New York assembly openly refused housing the british troops -
Stamp Act Repealed
British government repeals possibly the most controversial act of american history -
British troops moved into Boston
2 regiments moved into Boston to take control of the land -
Boston Massacre
British troops in Boston fire into a mob, killing colonists and leading to rebellion -
Boston Tea Party
Openly protesting colonists dumped highly taxed tea into the Boston Bay. -
Intolerable Acts passed
Controversial act passed by English Parliament -
"The shot heard around the world."
First battle of the revolutionary war at Lexington and Concord -
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American Revolutionary War
Colonial Revolutionaries defeat the most powerful nation in the world to take control of America. -
George Washington appointed General and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
The future 1st president of the United States takes power of all colonial forces. -
King Louis XVI supports Colonists in Revolution
France forms an allegiance with the colonists to defeat the British. -
Benjamin Franklin Appointed Office
Franklin becomes the representative of the USA in France. -
British Surrender
The Allied forces seige on Yorktown ends in General Cornwallis' surrender. -
Parliament refuses to continue revolutionary war
THe revolutionary war ends -
George Washington elected President
The first constitutional President of the United States is elected. -
Hamilton Murdered
Alexander Hamilton is shot and killed by Aaron Burr. -
John Adams elected President
The second President of the United States is elected to office. -
George Washington Dies
The first President of the United States dies at the ripe old age of 67. -
Jefferson elected President
The author of the Declaration of Independence is elected the President of the United States. -
Aaron Burr steps down as Vice President
Aaron Burr flees to the west to form a new country out of the Louisianna Territory. -
Embargo act of 1807
Restricted trade from Great Britain between 1807 and 1812. -
Madison elected President
The father of the constitution is elected as the fourth President of the United States. -
Fletcher vs. Peck
Ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to invalidate state laws that were unconstitutional, -
Battle of Tippecanoe
William Henry Harrison battles with Tenskwatawa -
James Madison Reelected
The 4th President of the United States is elected to a second term. -
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Americans invade Canada
America planned to cut off the Canadian mainland and cut it off from the British Empire, attempts failed. -
War of 1812 begins
The United States of America declares war on the British Empire. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Nine American vessels captured 6 British vessels that ensured American control of Lake Erie. -
Battle of the Thames
Decisive american victory in what is now Chatham, Ontario. Resulted in the death of Tecumsah. -
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Hartford Convention
New England's succession from the United States discussed because of the War of 1812. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew jackson defeated the Red Sticks in Alabama.b -
British Burn Washingon
Successful British invasion of Washington resulted in the destruction of the Capitol building, and the White House. -
Battle of Plattsburgh
The batttle on Lake Champlain was a successful defensive vitory for the Americans, and resulted in the death of George Downie. -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty signed in Belgium that ended the War of 1812. -
Latin American Revolutions
Many isolated revolutions led to many independent nations. -
Battle of New Orleans
The decisive battle in Andrew Jacksons crew takes place against the British. -
Hartford Convention
Convention that discussed New Englands concerns with the rest of America -
Monroe becomes President of The United States
The representative from Virginia becomes the 5th president of the USA -
Construction of the Erie Canal begins.
The 363 mile long canal runs from the Hudson River to Lake Erie -
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Panic of 1819
Economic downfall riddles the developing nation. -
American and Canadian Border Established
The 49th parallel becomes the nothernmost border of the western USA. -
Treaty of 1818
British and American peace that allowed the share of New Foundland. -
Jackson Invades Florida
Jackson captures key Spanish ports in Florida leading to the defeat of the Spaniards in Florida. -
Missouri Compromise
Agreement passed between the north and south on new territories and slaves. -
Missouri and Maine join Union
The North and South both gain states to keep the balance in congress. -
Erie Canal Completed
Transformed the northern economy and brought commerce to the Great Lakes. -
John Quincy Adams Elected President
The son of the second president became our 6th president. -
American Dictionary Published
Noah Webster standardized the American Language with his dictionary. -
Jackson Becomes President
"Old Hickory" is voted into office as the common mans President. -
Indian Removal Act
Controversial act that moved Natives from ancestral homelands to reservations. -
Morman Religion Founded
Joseph Smith claimed to recieve golden tablets from angels and leads a religion. -
Lincoln inlists in Illinois Militia
Our greatest President joins the militia. -
Battle of The Alamo
6000 mexicans defeat 200 americans in a memorable battle. -
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Mexican War
The war over the western territory of north america was fought between USA and Mexico -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
American diplomat Nicholas Trist reaches an agreement -
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California Gold Rush
Gold found in California -
Compromise of 1850
The acquisition of California for the union.
