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Nathaniel Bacon Attacks the Native Americans
Nathaniel Bacon organized a militia to attack the Native Americans to get additional land in western Virginia. This was the start of his rise to power (which did not last very long). -
Nathaniel Bacon Dies
Nathaniel Bacon dies of dysentery shortly after the burning of Jamestown, and the Bacon Rebellion fizzled out. However, its impact was to increase support for western farmers against the Native Americans. It also caused the leaders in the Southern Colonies to try to prevent the poor white people from teaming up with slaves (basically by promoting racism), and also to prevent the slaves from teaming up with Native Americans. -
Nathaniel Bacon Burns Jamestown
Bacon was not satisfied with the lack of support of the House of Burgesses (the Virginia state government) for the fight against the Native Americans, and he also thought Governor Berkeley was corrupt. So he organized a militia and attacked Jamestown, burning it to the ground, which demonstrated to many wealthy farmers the danger of ignoring the western Virginia farmers' desire to expand. -
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Salem Witch Accusations and Trials
Over one hundred people in Salem, Massachusetts are accused of witchcraft. It was driven by the strong religious beliefs of the Puritans in Salem, and by the pastor who thought he was protecting his daughters. -
First hanging from Salem witch trials
Bridget Bishop was hanged in Salem, Massachusetts. This showed that the accusations of witchcraft were going to result in death, and the danger of religious fanatics. -
First Men Executed
4 men (and 1 woman) were hung. The men's names were George Burroughs, George Jacobs, John Proctor, and John Willard. Many people think the Salem Witch Trials targeted only women, and was driven by misogyny. However, men were targeted and executed as well. -
Giles Cory is Crushed
81 year old Giles Cory was pressed to death for refusing to testify in the Salem Witch Trials. So it was not just people accused of witchcraft who were executed. It shows how obsessed the accusers were. -
The Last Executions
A mass hanging of 8 people. There were 6 women and 2 men hung. However, the executions ended when the mayor's wife was accused - all of the accused were then released. (It is sort of like reverse nepotism.) -
Indigo Established as Cash Crop
In the early 1740s in the Southern Colonies, Eliza Lucas discovered that indigo grew well on high ground and sandy soil. That resulted in indigo becoming another cash crop, providing additional wealth to southern farmers. It probably also led to more slavery (very bad). -
The Sugar Act
The British government put a tax on goods such as sugar and molasses to pay for the war they just had. The colonists were very unhappy -
The Stamp Act Crisis
The government put a tax on paper (newspapers, posters, playing cards, etc...) The colonists were very angry about having to pay more money because they did not get to vote on the act -
Painting of the Stamp Act
The Painting was "Protesting the Stamp Act". It was of the colonists burning up stamps in protest. -
Letter in the Boston-Gazette
A man makes a letter addressed to the "Countrymen". He was saying that as Americans it was their "duty to fight this tax". He was explaining how he thought that the tax the British put on American goods was unfair. -
Speech to the House of Commons
William Pitt made a speech to the House of Commons in England. He stated that he thought that the British had no right to tax the colonies. -
The Townshend Acts
people were upset because the british imposed taxes on trade goods -
The Boston Massacre
There was a shooting between the British soldiers and the colonists and 5 people were killed. The government wanted to kill people who stood up for their rights, but there is a lot of conflicting propaganda which makes it hard to know what really happened. -
Wheeling Founded
Colonel Ebenezer Zane founded Wheeling, West Virginia. -
The Bloody Massacre in King-Street Art Piece
The Bloody Massacre in King-Street Engraving was made by Paul Revere. He was a silversmith. The event in the engraving was on March 5, 1770. Looks like it is Anti-British Propaganda -
The Boston Tea Party
150 men snuck into a dock and dumped all the the tea in a ship overboard in protest of the British Parliament -
The Boston Tea Party
150 men snuck into a dock and dumped all the the tea in a ship overboard in protest of the British Parliament -
The Boston Tea Party
150 men snuck on board of British ships in a dock and dumped all of the tea overboard in protest of the British Parliament -
Tobacco and Rice Exports Are Equal
In 1775, tobacco and rice were exported to England in an equal amount. This showed the importance of the rice trade to Southern Colonies farmers. And exports of rice rose very steeply after 1760. Tobacco had always been important, but rice was becoming very important as well. -
Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms
"Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms" was created by the Second Continental Congress. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was created after the American Revolution. -
Struggle in the Carolinas
3,500 British troops took over Savannah, Georgia. They took over Georgia's backcountry. The British Loyal Governor regained power -
Charles Town
When Clinton attacked Charles Town, his soldiers closed in on the town and trapped the Americans inside. He had 14,000. Then the Americans surrendered. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
Ferguson destroyed the army of the over-mountain men. This angered southern farmers. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis marched into Virginia. He believed that new troops and supplies would come in if the Americans had control over Virginia. -
The Treaty of Paris
The United States was recognized by the British as a new nations. The Mississippi River was the western border. -
Shay's Rebellion
In Massachusetts, there was a rebellion because of the government. They raised taxes and no longer allowed paper money to pay off debts. -
Farmers Rebelling
The farmers were angry with the government. The closed down courthouses and marched into the state supreme court. -
Constitutional Convention
Delegates of the Constitutional Convention attempted to change the Articles of Confederation. They started to make a new constitution from a new national government. -
Political and Economic Issues
There were problems with the politics and economics in the United States. It worried american leaders. There was a weak central government -
Wheeling Established
Wheeling, West Virginia was officially established as a town. -
Robert Fulton's Steamboat
Robert Fulton's Steamboat travels from New York City to Albany, introducing the use of steamboats to transport people and goods. -
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson led a battle against the Creek Indians and killed hundreds of them. He had help from the Cherokee because he promised to treat them well. -
The National Road
Congress authorizes the construction of the National Road, also known as Cumberland Road. That dramatically improved traveled between Maryland and Virginia. -
Erie Canal
New York authorizes the construction of the Erie Canal from Albany to Buffalo, NY. That helped improve trade. -
Main Apportionment
Congress passed a law that gave Maine representatives in the House of Representatives. Main became a state so it had to have congress people. -
Treaty between Shawnee & Cherokee
Lewis Cass promised the Shawnee and Cherokees if they moved west of the Mississippi, the Americans would never try to take their land. Liar -
B & O Railroad
A group of businessmen form the B & O Railroad. The biggest thing in the transportation revolution. Was able to ship goods to long distances. -
1828 Election
Andrew Jackson won the Election of 1828 -
The Seminole Uprising
The Seminole tribe had a long battle with American forces because they stood their ground and refused to leave. They killed many people. Eventually they were arrested and died in jail. -
Wilmot Proviso
A democrat from Pennsylvania named David Wilmot "proposed that in any territory that the United States gained from Mexico 'neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist"(284). -
First Women's Rights Convention
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was able to convince the delegates that one of the biggest priorities should be the right for women to vote. Technically though, women could not vote until the 1920s. -
Wheeling Suspension Bridge
The Wheeling Suspension Bridge was built. -
The Compromise of 1850
There was a debate to whether or not California should be allowed "into the Union as a free state" which resulted in the Compromise of 1850. California joined the Union. -
Mathew C. Perry
The US congress wanted the President to force Japan to trade with the US. They hired Mathew C. Perry to negotiate a treaty. -
Japanese Cannons
Japan was a closed society and had no contact with the outside world. The Japanese had big cannons and guns, but Perry had 65 bigger guns and cannon That was a threat ti them so. Perry was bad for Japan, but good for the USA. -
"Perry Arrives in Japan"
Japan used to be a closed society until Perry decided to invade it. The Japanese fought for him to leave, but his ships had too many cannons. He successfully made it to Japan. -
American Warships Entered EdoBay
Four American ships went under Perrys command and their advanced technology impressed the Japanese. They started to work together. That could have been part of the reason that the Japanese have some of the most impressive technological advances in history. -
Lincoln Wins Debate
"Abraham Lincoln wins national-attention during Lincoln-Douglas debates"(page 305) -
Oil Wells
"Edwin Drake drilled the first oil well near Titusville, Pennsylvania"(page 410). -
Lincoln and Sucession
Lincoln is elected and secession begins -
Blockage of Confederate Ports
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a blockage of the confederate ports as part of an operation against the south -
Succession Begins
Dissolution of the Union started with South Carolina. Political conflicts between the North and South. Congress finds a compromise. the secessionists ignore that congress was trying to help so they stole all of the federal property -
Civil War Begins
During Lincoln's inaugural address, he spoke directly towards the seceding states. Lincoln repeated his commitment; intended with the seceding states "hold, occupy, and possess" -
Women's Suffrage Boston
Susan B. Anthony founded a Boston-based Women Suffrage Association. -
Susan B. Anthony Voted
Susan B. Anthony illegally voted for president and was arrested. Her argument was that it was her 14th Amendment right. She still lost -
The Great Railroad Strike
Severe recession that made the American companies cut wages. That was very hard on the economy -
Typewriters
Christopher Sholes created the typewriter and sold it to Remington and Sons. -
The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell can up with the idea for the telephone. He talked to his assistant about the idea and then he did it. -
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie opened a steel company in Pittsburgh. -
US Base in Samoa
The US negotiated with the Samoans to allow them to have a Naval base their to resupply and refuel so that they could travel around the Pacific Ocean -
Standard Oil
Standard oil created its first trust which is a way for businesses to merge without violating the laws about monopoly. -
Laws and Discrimination
The government set laws that allowed segregation. They made is legal to prohibit black people from being in certain public places. -
Rights for Black People in Farming
"African American farmers established the Colored Farmers' National Alliance" (page 477) -
The Navy at the Time
The Anglo-Saxon's started to support Imperialism and they became involved with America. They even risked war so that Germany would not take control over Samoa -
US Risked War
The Anglo-Saxons were doing well and so was imperialism. The US was doing well with foreign affairs. The US risked war with Germany to prevent them from stealing Samoa. -
National American Women Suffrage Association
Elizabeth Cady Stanton became the president of the "National American Women Suffrage Association" -
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani was a long lasting Hawaiian ruler who issued the new constitution. That restored the power of the monarchy and people didn't like it so they protested the new constitution. -
Queen Liliuokalani Constitution
Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii made a new constitution that gave power back to their monarchy and rights to the Hawaiian citizens. -
Queen Liliuokalani Loses Power
The Monarch in Hawaii created the new constitution and people didn't like that. In response, Queen Liliuokalani surrendered the position because of the reaction from the people. -
US backs Venezuela
The US backed Venezuela and formed an alliance. The US protected Venezuela from Great Britain's border dispute between British Guiana. The British decided to ignore the US's peace and congress decided to go to war, but it was able to be resolved without war. -
War Industries Board
The War Industries Board was established -
War Industries Board
The War Industries Board was established -
Women's Right to Vote
There was a 3/4 vote that women should be allowed to vote. That became the 19th Amendment. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression started (and lasted until 1939).