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End of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a fight between the French and the British over control of North America that Britain won. This event is significant in history because it added tension between England and the American colonies that eventually leaded to the Revolutionary War. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed five men during a protest. This is important to history because it made the colonies want the British troops out of America even more than they had before, -
Boston Tea Party
A group of patriots disguised as Native Americans threw tea overboard in the Boston harbor to protest British tax. This was important because it was showing the rebellion of the colonists and the fact that they wanted no part of the British government. -
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American Revolution
The American colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. This is one of the most important events U.S. history because it is the fight for American freedom. -
Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence officially creating the United States of America. This is important because it declared the U.S. free from Great Britain. -
First official flag of the United States
The first official flag is approved. This is important because it is one of the first symbols of the newly formed United States. -
Signing of the Constitution
The Constitution is a document that put rules, regulations and rights into place for American citizens. The Consitution is important because it made the country run more smoothly and it is still used today. -
First President
George Washington was elected first President of the United States. This is important because he was the first leader of the new country. -
Louisiana Purchase
The territory to the west was purchased from France. This is important because it nearly doubled the size of the United States. -
Lewis and Clark set out on their expedition
Lewis and Clark try to find a path to the Pacific Ocean. The United States learn a lot about the west on their journey. -
Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner. This is important because it represents America and the importnace of the flag. -
Gaining Florida Territory
Spain agreed to give the Florida teritory over to the United States. This is important because the United States gains more land. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act forced many Native Americans out of their land. This increased tension between the Indians and the settlers. -
The Alamo
Texas declared independence from Mexico in a bloddy battle called the Alamo. This is important because Texas gains its freedom. -
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Mexican War
United States fights Mexico for th California territory and wins. This is important because the United States gains a lot more territory. -
Gaining Oregon
The U.S. gains Oregon as new land. This is important because the U.S, has now expanded across the continent. -
Gold Rush
Gold is discovered in California. This is significant because it brings a lot of people it the west coast. -
Lincoln elected president
Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States. This is important because he is an important figure in shaping America. -
South Carolina leaves the Union
North Carolina secedes from the Union. This is important because it marks the split of the north and south for the Civil War. -
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America is formed when other states secede. This is a big step towards the Civil War. -
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Civil War
The Union and Confederacy fight over slavery expansion into the western states. This war turns the country against itself. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves. This infuriates the south but is a milestone for African Americans. -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Both sides lost a significant amount of men. -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln. This is a well known speech from th Civil War. -
Lincoln Assassinated
Lincoln is assassinated at Ford's Theater by John Wilkes Booth. This shows how much Lincoln was hated by the south.
