Early U.S History By jgispanski May 24, 1607 John Smith founds Jamestown Nov 11, 1620 Pilgrims Settled Plymouth under Mayflower Compact Dec 28, 1732 Benjamin Franklin Published Poor Richard's Almanac Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 French and Indian War Mar 22, 1765 Stamp Act Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacare Period: Apr 19, 1775 to Sep 3, 1783 American Revolutionary War Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Dec 16, 1776 Boston Tea Party Apr 30, 1789 George Washington 1st President
