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Aug 28, 1492
Discovering the new world
In an attempt to get to asia Columbus sailed west and found himself in the new world. -
Jun 7, 1494
Treaty of Tordesillas
Divided newly discovered lands oustside Europe along meridian 370. Land east of this belonged to Portugal and land west of this belonged to Spain. -
Aug 30, 1498
Da Gama reaches India
Traveled south along the west coast of Africa and arrived in India. Returned home with jewels and spices. -
Aug 30, 1513
Balboa claims any land touched by the Pacific for Spain
Balboa credited as the discoverer of the Pacific ocean claimed any land touched by belonged to his king. -
Aug 30, 1519
Cortes conquers Mexico for Spain
Cortes went to mexico in search of riches and found the Aztecs. While welcomed at first theiir lust for money power created hostility and resulted in the siege of Tenochtitlan. -
Aug 30, 1521
Ponce de Leon explores Florida
Went to Florida in search of gold or the "fountain of youth". -
Aug 30, 1522
Magellan's ship circumnavigates the world
His ship was the first to circumnavigate the world. He is credited with this accomplishment even though he died before it was complete. -
Aug 30, 1524
Verrano explores east coast of North America for France
Hired by the French king to probe the new world. -
Aug 30, 1532
Pizzaro chrushes Incas
Pizzaro destroyed the Incans for spain to gain riches. -
Aug 30, 1534
Cartier Journeys up St Louis River
Frenchman Jacques Cartier journeyed the St Louis River in order to create a map. -
Aug 30, 1539
De Soto discovers the Mississippi River
While on an expidition to find gold Hernando de Soto discovered and crossed the Mississippi River -
Aug 30, 1540
Coronado explores prest day Southwest
Coronado's expidition to upper Rio Grande Colorado beckoned conquistadores nortward. -
Aug 30, 1542
Cabrillo explores coast of California for Spain
Cabrillo was employed my the Spanish to explore california but ended up finding little of interest. -
Aug 30, 1565
Spanish fortress at St Augistine
It was constructed in order to block the French desires and protect sea-lanes to the Caribbea. -
Aug 30, 1580
Iroquios Confederacy founded
According to Iroquois legend the Iroquios Confederacy was founded in the late 1500s. -
Spanish conquer Pueblo people of Rio Grande valley
Led by Don Juan de Onate the spanish attacked the Pueblo people and abused any they encoutered. -
James I becomes King of England
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Spanish found New Mexico
After conquering the Pueblo people the proclained the area to be New Mexico. -
Second Anglo-Powahatan War
The second of three wars fought between Powahatan indians and English settlers of the Virginia colony. -
Pope's Rebellion in New Mexico
An Native American rebellion caused by the Christian Church attempting to suppress Native American religious customs. -
Slave trade
First continental congress calls for abolition of slave trade. -
Failed invasion of Canada
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Womens rights
New Jersey constitution temporarily gave women the right to vote. -
United states declares war on Great Britain
The war was caused by the increased tension caused by the trade restrictions impoosed by the way between Britain and France. -
British Burn Washinton
After defeating the Americans at Brandenburg General Robert Ross occupied and set fire to Washinton. -
Hartford Convention
The convention was used to discuss the war of 1812 and problems with the in increase in the federal governments power, -
Battle of New Orleans
Men led by General Andrew Jackson defended against the invading british force -
Protectionist Tariff if 1816
This tariff was put in place to protect US goods against foreign competition. -
Treaty of 1818
Resolved boundary issues between US and Britain -
Panic of 1819
First financial crisis during peac time. -
Land ACt of 1820
Ended the ability to purchase public domain land on a credit or installment system over 4 years. -
Adams proposes the Monroe Doctrine
United States would not tolerate more colonization by foreign countires -
Erie Canal Completed
Built to travel by water from New York to the Hudson -
House elects John Quincy Adams
Adams bribed Henry Clay with a political position if he voted for him. -
Black Hawk War
War between America and the Black Hawk indians -
Compromise Tariff
Reduced rates imposed by the tariff of abominations. -
Cherokee Indians removed on the trail of tears
Indians forced to move west during the harsh winter conditions. -
Harrison defeats Van Buren for presidency
Harrison wins the presidential election against Van Buren running for his second term -
Grant defeats Seymour for presidency
Grant wins 1868 presidential election. -
Tweed Scandal in New York
Tweed ran a political machine in New York that controlled much of the elections. -
Grant defeats Greeley for presidency
Grant wins 1872 presidential election -
Panic of 1873
Financial crisis tat caused depression in the United States and Europe. -
Whiskey Ring
Goverment officials took money from taxes for whiskey -
Civil Rights Act if 1875
Guaranteed equal treatment for African Americans in public -
Reconstruction ends
Ended by a political compromise -
Garfield Assassinated
Shot by Charles J. Guiteau at Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
Signed May 6th 1882 this Act banned chinese immigration into America. -
Cleveland defeats Blaine presidency
Cleveland wins 1884 presidential election -
Harrison defeats Clevend for presidency
Harrison wins 1888 presidential election. -
Mckinley Tariff Act
Raised the tax on imports to almost fifty percent. -
Cleveland defeats Harrison and Weaver
Cleveland wins 1892 presidential election -
Homestead steel strike
Strike that built up to a battle between strikers and private security -
Depression of 1893 begins
Caused by shaky investment in railroads -
Aguinaldo launches rebellion against UNited States in Phillipines
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First American Open Door note
America proposes open trade in China -
Boxer Rebellion
Chinese society led an urprising against US in China -
Mckinley defeats Bryan for presidency
Mckinley wins 1900 election -
Mckinley assassinated
Shot at worlds fair in Buffalo -
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
Gave the US the go ahead from the British to create the Panama Canal -
Panamanian revolution against Colombia
Panama revolts against colombia with the asistance of the US -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla treaty
Established the Panama canal and began construction -
Construcion of the Panama Canal
US begins construction on the Panama Canal -
Roosevelt Corollary
Stops foreign countries from intervening in the western hemispher -
Roosevelt mediates Russo-Japanese peace treaty
Roosevelt proposes a treaty between the Russians and Japanese to stop the fighting in northern China -
Great White Fleet
US tour around the world with the new navy -
Gentleman's Agreement
Stopped the segregation of oriental people in california and limited japanese immigration into America -
Root-Takahira agreement
An agreement between the US and Japan that says the US will respect the many islands under japanese control
