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Massacre at Mystic
English settlers set fire to a Pequot village. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act said that escaped slaves could be seized and taken back. -
The Scalp Act
The scalp act was a crime against Native Americans which paid people for scalping Native Americans. -
The Boston Tea Party
Before America became America the British was in charge of our land. Tea is a staple of the British culture so to protest for our freedom a group of colonists dumped 342 chests into the Boston Harbor. This protest came along because of the unfair taxes the British enforced with the Townshend Act which taxed goods like paint, lead, and the good effected tea. It was a warning to Britain that they couldn’t tax citizens without representation. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the battles that started the American Revolution. The American Revolution was what got America their independence from the British which is what made it so important. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
After Americas freedom was given it was time to build a country so the founding fathers drafted the declaration of independence. It was written by John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. On August 2, 1776 the whole congress signed the Declaration of Independence. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution and in 1781 all states decided to go by the Constitution instead. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
In the winter of 1777 the American Army decided to settle in Valley Forge which was close to the major city of Philadelphia which was occupied by Britain. The winter there was described as dreary and uncomfortable. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The war was lead by George Washington and fought in Yorktown, Virginia.The Battle of Yorktown was a turning point in the war because it showed an end to the war. Americans lost a less than 100 soldiers and the British lost around 200 soldiers. -
The 3/5ths Compromise
The 3/5ths Compromise said that 3/5ths of the slave population counted as a person. -
The Constitution is Ratified
Before we were governed by the constitution we used The Articles of the Confederation. The first state to ratify the constitution was Delaware in 1787 and the last was Rhode Island in 1790. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
On April 30, 1789 the first president of the United States George Washington was sworn in . It was help at the federal hall in New York City. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
At the end of was Washington's 2nd term he wrote to the public explaining that he would not go on to a third term. He decided that it would be best to leave because it would set a precedent for the future president to leave office. In the Washington family it was said that the men died early in their life and for this reason George Washington decided to leave so that he wouldn’t die in office. -
The Death of George Washington
In December of 1799 George Washington passed away at his estate outside of D.C. . He became ill after working on his estate in the freezing cold. Multiple doctors tried to treat him including a procedure of the time which was to bled out the patient but unsurprisingly that didn’t work and he passed away. -
Election Day, 1800
The election of 1800 was between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Thomas Jefferson and his running mate Adam Burr won with 73 electoral votes. When they won the running mates didn't have a clear idea of who would be president and vice so Burr and Jefferson ran against each other. After six days of voting Jefferson won the presidential election. -
Marbury vs. Madison
William Marbury was appointed a justice but the secretary of state James Madison decided to not deliver him his commission so Marbury sued. Madisons actions were decided illegal but the court didn’t force him to give the commission. -
Slave Trade Ends in the United States
A law was made that ended the bringing of slaves from Africa. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
A battle between Americans and Native American soldiers in Tippecanoe Indiana. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri Compromise divided the east and west from the 36 parrels and said that one side was free slaves and the others would stay enslaved. -
Indian Removal Act
The Indian removal act was passed by Andrew Jackson which said that Native American land was being taken away from them and that they had to move to land west of the Mississippi. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
The Nat turner rebellion was a protest set up by Nat Turner who was an enslaved man. He and hundreds of other slaves took action in this protest and 200 protestors were killed because of their rebellion. -
Trail of Tears
The trail of tears was the forced move of Native Americans when Andrew Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act. -
Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott decision was a case in which Dred Scott a slave sued for his freedom. In this case, the supreme court said that people of African descent were not American Citizens and had no right to sue. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
The Dead Rabbits Riot was a 2-day riot in NYC in 1857 whcih was started because of two gangs fighting. The Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits started the riot because of a small street fight. -
13th Amendment
The 13 amendment abolished slavery. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The emancipation proclamation was passed by Abraham Lincoln and stated that anyone who was a slave was free. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan is a big part of American history because of the racism and hate that they spread. -
14th Amendment
Gave citizenship to people born or naturalized in the United States. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller created Standard Oil which put his family in the elite for centuries. -
15th Amendment
Gave African American men the right to vote. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
The telephone is one of the most innovative invitations in the world. The phones everyone uses today wouldn't be the same without Alexander Bells invention. -
Battle of Little Bighorn
The Battle of Little Bighorn was a fight between the American army and the native Americans. Custer was the general of this fight and the native Americans, one which diminished Custer's career. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
The Great Oklahoma Land Race was a stampede of immigrants, 50,000 to 60,000, who moved into Oklahoma. Thousands of settlers took over Native American Territory. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
The Battle of Wounded Knee was the slaughter of 150-300 Lakota Indians by US army troops. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island is a very popular dock for immigrants coming from Europe. For so many immigrants this was their first experience in their new American lives. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Plessy vs. Ferguson's case started when Homer Plessy refused to sit in the designated train car for African Americans. In the case, Mr.Plessy lost and the supreme court felt that segregation did not violate the 14th amendment. -
The Wizard of Oz is Published
The wizard of oz was published in the 1900s and is still such a major story that all Americans know. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Roosevelt became president after McKinley was assisted in 1901 and he is still the youngest person to be the president. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
J.P. Morgan brought together Carnegie Steel Company, Federal Steel Company, and National steel Company to form U.S. Steal. This cost $492 million dollars at the time. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
After Rockfiellers Standard Oil Company destroyed her father's oil business, Tarbell told about Rockefeller's practices. Tarbell's articles helped to government be able to sue Standard Oil. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The Ford company is such a revolutionary company with its founder Henry Ford. They created the famous model t. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th amendment allowed congress the right to have access to Federal income tax. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
In 1910 Angel island opened which was one of the major ports for immigrants. Most came from the west and a majority were Asian people. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
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The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th Amendment allowed people to make direct votes for U.S. senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
The Empire State Building was and still is a high-status building that is one of America's most iconic sights. Build in the thirties it was the tallest building in the world at the time.