Early american timeline

The Post War United States, 1945-1968

1945 BCE

Following World War II, the United States began an economic boom that brought unparalleled prosperity to a majority of its citizens and raised Americans expectations, breeding a belief that most economic and social problems could be solved.

Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

1929 BCE

The end to the Great Depression came about in 1941 with America's entry into World War II

Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929

1900 BCE

Overview The early 20th century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States. Automobiles in the Progressive and New Eras The automobile transformed the lives of people living in the United States.

Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900.

1876 BCE

In the decades following the Civil War, the United States emerged as an industrial giant

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877

1861 BCE

As the nation expanded and its population grew, regional tensions, especially over slavery, led to a civil war—the course and aftermath of which transformed American society.

National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880

1815 BCE

promoting temperance, creating public school systems, improving the treatment of prisoners, the insane, and the poor, abolishing slavery, and gaining equal rights for women

The New Nation, 1783 - 1815

1780 BCE

The New Nation (1790-1828) During this time, Americans established their government and two parties emerged--the Federalists and the Republicans.

The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783.

1763 BCE

The Taxation Acts, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts were the four main causes that lead to the American Revolution.

Roger Williams begins the colony of Providence Plantation after being expelled from Massachusetts

1636 BCE

Roger Williams | The First Amendment Encyclopedia
With a few followers, Williams founded the colony of Providence in present-day Rhode Island in 1636. Freed from the constraints of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Williams put his ideas about the separation of church and state, land policy, and friendly relations with the Narragansett Indians into practice

Thomas Hooker moves to Connecticut and establishes what will become the Connecticut Colony

1636 BCE

Thomas Hooker: Founder of Connecticut
Thomas Hooker (July 5, 1586 – July 7, 1647) founded the Connecticut Colony after a disagreement with the church leadership in Massachusetts. He was key in the development of the new colony including inspiring the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims

1620 BCE

hey made the famous 1620 voyage aboard the ship Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony

colonial settlement, 1600s-1763

1600 BCE

In 1607, 104 English men and boys arrived in North America to start a settlement. On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King, James I. The settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America.