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The first English colony is created at Jamestown, and experiences conflict initially
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ships brought African American slaves to the Americas for work
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In Plymouth, Pilgrims seeking religious freedom arrive
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Salem Witch TrialsPeople believed to be involved with witchcraft are persecuted.
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Ends 1763. Also known as the Seven Year's War. Fought between the French and the British.
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Conflict occured between a mob and the British, resulting in a brief fight.
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As a political protest, the Freedom Fighters dressed as Indians and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor
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PodCastThe Declaration of Independence was written, which outlined the idea of freedom and independence from Britain
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A treaty that was signed to end the American Revolutionary War
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Ends 1787. A rebellion of farmers led by Shay that were upset with taxing
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The date that U.S. Constitution was ratified
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A protest of the first tax imposed of a domestic product by the new government
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Ended 1806.
The beginning of the expedition to explore the newly aquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase. -
A military conflict between the US and the UK and its allies over financial and foreign policies.
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A compromise which regulated slavery in western territory that declared no states above the 36 degrees 30 minutes parallel line be slave states.
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Forced relocations by the U.S. governmetn on the Native Americans
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Texas was declared independent from Mexico
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Ended 1848.
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A period of time where gold mining was at high demand due to a depressed economy.
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Attempt to create a peaceful relation between the South and the North.
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An act that founded Kansas and Nebraska, but they were controversially given the right to slaves if agreed by popular soverignty.
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The election of Abrahan Lincoln which prompted the secession of Southern States.
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Civil War WebsiteEnded 1865. A war fought by the U.S. and the Confederate States of America, resulting from the Souther states secession over many issues and largely slavery.
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A golden spike was driven into the First Continental Railroad to signal its completion
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The end of the push for racial equality in the south after the abolition of slavery.
