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Instead, Columbus opens the New World to European colonization.
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Divided the New World into halves for Spain, and Portugal.
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Colony established by Sir Walter Raliegh while on a charter from Elizabeth I.
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The mighty Spanish Armada is defeated by England. This weakens the Spanish navy.
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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.
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Ended the 19 year Anglo Spanish War.
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First permanent settlement in America founded on the James river, in Virginia.
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The first war between the English settlers and the Natives breaks out.
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John Rolfe discovers the key to increasing the American economies.
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The first slave laborers are put to work in Jamestown
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The previous treaty proved to be a non factor when the two belligerents fought again
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The colony of Virginia is established after the bankruptcy of the London Company
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the "Catholic Haven" was established by Lord Baltimore
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The first large scale slave labor system was established in the New World.
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Code protected slaves from abusive masters, and masters from aggressive slaves.
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The very profitable carolinas are established and used as an agricultural power.
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Conflict between the European setllers and the Tuscarora tribe escalate into war.
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North and South Carolina emerged from the once unified Carolina due to political arguements.
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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.
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The "buffer zone" for the carolinas is created. Also used for a haven for deptors to King George II.
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Zenger was accused of Libel by the governor.
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George Whitefield begins to spread ideals supporting the awakening.
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Three seperate accounts of slavery rebellion occur in South Carolina.
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Fifty African American slaves are hung for planning a revolt.
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One of the most prestigious universities in America is founded.
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Limited American Iron industry to keep the English Industry moving.
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Banned the issue of paper money in New England
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The result of the war was british control over Florida and Canada
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George Washingtons only surrender.
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Braddock was named the leader of all British military affiars in North America.
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Mortally wounded by a gunshot through the chest, Braddock died just four days after the battle.
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England declares War on France and takes the war to the other side of the Atlantic.
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War leads to English attacks on Cuba and the West Indies.
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William Pitt becomes Secretary of State in England and established the idea against the French.
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French controlled Fort located in New York, near the mouth of Lake Ontario, is taken over by the English.
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The Quebec territory is gained by the English getting rid of the french.
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Fire rages through Boston destorying 349 buildings
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Treaty ended the Seven Years/ French Indian War
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Restricts colonization of the midwest by english colonists to ease tensions with Natives.
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Revolutionist James Otis is credited for this term.
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Written by revolutionist, James Otis.
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Colonists officially declare independance from Britain to form the United States of America.
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British Luxury goods are not being used or payed for anymore.
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Heavy taxation of textiles and other luxuries begins to anger colonists.
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Confidential group against the Stamp Act
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First of mainly public protests to the stamp act
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New York assembly openly refused housing the british troops
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British government repeals possibly the most controversial act of american history
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2 regiments moved into Boston to take control of the land
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British troops in Boston fire into a mob, killing colonists and leading to rebellion
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Openly protesting colonists dumped highly taxed tea into the Boston Bay.
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Controversial act passed by English Parliament
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First battle of the revolutionary war at Lexington and Concord
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Colonial Revolutionaries defeat the most powerful nation in the world to take control of America.
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The future 1st president of the United States takes power of all colonial forces.
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France forms an allegiance with the colonists to defeat the British.
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Franklin becomes the representative of the USA in France.
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The Allied forces seige on Yorktown ends in General Cornwallis' surrender.
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THe revolutionary war ends
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The first constitutional President of the United States is elected.
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Alexander Hamilton is shot and killed by Aaron Burr.
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The second President of the United States is elected to office.
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The first President of the United States dies at the ripe old age of 67.
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The author of the Declaration of Independence is elected the President of the United States.
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Aaron Burr flees to the west to form a new country out of the Louisianna Territory.
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Restricted trade from Great Britain between 1807 and 1812.
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The father of the constitution is elected as the fourth President of the United States.
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Ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to invalidate state laws that were unconstitutional,
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William Henry Harrison battles with Tenskwatawa
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The 4th President of the United States is elected to a second term.
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America planned to cut off the Canadian mainland and cut it off from the British Empire, attempts failed.
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The United States of America declares war on the British Empire.
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Nine American vessels captured 6 British vessels that ensured American control of Lake Erie.
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Decisive american victory in what is now Chatham, Ontario. Resulted in the death of Tecumsah.
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New England's succession from the United States discussed because of the War of 1812.
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Andrew jackson defeated the Red Sticks in Alabama.b
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Successful British invasion of Washington resulted in the destruction of the Capitol building, and the White House.
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The batttle on Lake Champlain was a successful defensive vitory for the Americans, and resulted in the death of George Downie.
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Treaty signed in Belgium that ended the War of 1812.
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Many isolated revolutions led to many independent nations.
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The decisive battle in Andrew Jacksons crew takes place against the British.
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Convention that discussed New Englands concerns with the rest of America
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The representative from Virginia becomes the 5th president of the USA
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The 363 mile long canal runs from the Hudson River to Lake Erie
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Economic downfall riddles the developing nation.
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The 49th parallel becomes the nothernmost border of the western USA.
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British and American peace that allowed the share of New Foundland.
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Jackson captures key Spanish ports in Florida leading to the defeat of the Spaniards in Florida.
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Agreement passed between the north and south on new territories and slaves.
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The North and South both gain states to keep the balance in congress.
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Transformed the northern economy and brought commerce to the Great Lakes.
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The son of the second president became our 6th president.
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Noah Webster standardized the American Language with his dictionary.
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"Old Hickory" is voted into office as the common mans President.
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Controversial act that moved Natives from ancestral homelands to reservations.
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Joseph Smith claimed to recieve golden tablets from angels and leads a religion.
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Our greatest President joins the militia.
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6000 mexicans defeat 200 americans in a memorable battle.
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The war over the western territory of north america was fought between USA and Mexico
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American diplomat Nicholas Trist reaches an agreement
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Gold found in California
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The acquisition of California for the union.
