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Period: Aug 22, 1000 to
Early American History
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Aug 23, 1440
The Printing Press was created
The printing press was created and it allowed things to be printed at a rapid pace, like the bible. It made more people want to read and write. It was important becasue it shaped the future. -
Aug 22, 1492
Columbus reaches North America
Christopher Columbus discovered North America by accident in search of a water route to Asia. This is important because it led to the settlement of the thirteen colonies. Although it forced the Native Americans into slave labor. -
Jamestown is founded
The Europeans reached the North American shore leading into the Chesapeake Bay, they selected a small peninsula and built Fort James. They built it to protect the settlement of Jamestown which was named after the king. This is important because it was the first settlement of the thirteen colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of Boston rebels disguised themselves as Native Americans and snuck onto British tea ships. They dumped 18,000 pounds of tea into the waters of the Boston harbor. This is important because it was one of the first rebellions against the British by the colonies. -
Colonies declare independence
Congress appointed a committee to prepare a formal Declaration of Independence. The Declaration states flatly that "All men are created equal." On July 4, 1776 they adopted the Declaration of Independence. This is important because the colonists had declared their freedom from Great Britian. -
French Revolution
A revolution in France ended the French monarchy and brought hope for a government based on the will of the people. This is important because the French people were no longer being controlled by a king. -
Washington was elected
During the Revolutionary War Washingto became a national hero. -
Louisianna Purchase
At a cost of 15 million dollars, we had the louisianna purchase that helped double the size of America. It was important because it proved that transcontinental travel was possible. -
Lincoln wins election
The election of 1860 was between Abraham Lincoln and John Breckinridge. It was mainly based around the idea of keeping or ending slavery. Lincoln believed that slavery was inhumane and his winning the election is important because it was one of the first steps to ending slavery. -
The civil war begins
The civil war killed more Americans than any other. It was the confederacy against the Union. It was important because it kept the states together.
