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Massacre at Mystic
The mystic massacre, also known as the Pequot massacre or the Battle of Mystic Ft. Colonists led by Captain John Mason and allies set fire to the Pequot fort near Mystic river. They succeeded in killing everyone who tried to escape, ending in nearly 400-700 casualties; the only survivors were those who were away on a raid party. -
The Scalp Act
The Scalp Act was enacted by Governor Robert Morris. For anyone who brought in a male over the age of 12's scalp will receive $150. For females over the age of 12, and males under the age of 12 would be paid $130. -
3/5ths Compromise
The 3/5ths Compromise stated that 3/5ths of the slave population would be counted to determine taxation and representation for the House of Representatives. and every enslaved person would be counted as 3/5ths of a person. -
Slave trade ends in USA
The Slave trade ended in 1808, disallowing the import and trade of enslaved African Americans. However, there were still those who smuggled in slaves and would sell them under the radar. That happened all the way up to the civil war, when in 1830's slavery was abolished all together -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The battle of Tippecanoe was General William Harrison versus the Shawnee tribe. The battle took place in prophetstown, the hometown of the natives. The US ended up taking power from Tecumseh -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise divided the states; half and half. Half free and Half slave states. Any enslaved person who is in a free state has the right to their freedom. -
Trail of Tears
In the 1830's, colonists forced over 16,000 native Indians to relocate over a horrible trail. Over 4,000 natives died of disease, famine, and warfare. The natives to suffer were the Cherokee tribe. Thousands died on their way to the new rez in Oklahoma. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal act is a terrible time when colonists forced Natives to relocate. Hundreds of thousands dying during this time. -
Natt Turner Rebellion
Natt Turner was an enslaved black man, who ran a rebellion of over 200 enslaved allies. Turner believed he heard divine voices and signs telling him the time was right to rise up; therefore he enlisted the help of about four slaves in the area. The plan was erected, however rescheduled for august 21st 1831. it was then Turner, and six enslaved allies killed the Travis family. They then managed to get ahold of arms, and horses; then got 75 other slaves. In the end they managed to kill 55 whites. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive slave Act forced former enslaved people to return to their owners, no matter if they were in a free state or not -
Dred scott decision
The Dred Scott decision was a lawsuit,filed by Dred and Harriot Scott which argued that their time in free states had granted them their freedom going along with "once free, always free",a saying among most states.The supreme court denied Dred and Hariot their freedom saying that no person without national freedom was allowed lawsuits in the United States1850 Dred was declared free, only to be overruled by the Missouri Compromise Dred &Hariot were freed by their owners, dred then died -
Emancipation Proclomation
On January 1st 1863 president Abraham Lincoln announced that, "all persons held as slaves, shall henceforth be free." -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment was created in the United States on January 31st 1865, announcing the abolishment of slavery and indentured slavery(even as punishment). -
14th amendment
the 14th amendment grants citizenship to every person born in United States territory, including former slaves. The 14th amendment also allows all citizens "equal right to the law" -
15th amendment
The 15th amendment, created February 3rd 1870; states “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any State, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Which means, any man- no matter race, status, or previous servitude- is given the right to vote. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
The battle of Little Bighorn was a battle fought near the Little Bighorn river in Montana. The battle was fought between troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer versus The Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne tribe members. Lieutenant Armstrong an his troops were dispatched to relocate the natives, unaware by their number they were quickly outnumbered and defeated. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
The battle of Wounded Knee was the slaughter of around 150-300 Lakota native tribe members. The tribesmen and women were killed by United States army troops- as a means to repress the natives. -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
The Plessy Vs. Ferguson case was a memorable moment when the Supreme court ruled that racial segregation did not violate the United States constitution.
