U.S. HIstory

Massacre at Mystic

May 26, 1637

Connecticut colonists and their native allies attack the Pequot fort near the Mystic river.

THe Scalp Act

Apr 8, 1756

The governor of Pennsylvania enacted the scalp act, giving rewards for the scalps of native americans. $150 for any male scalp above the age of 12 and $120 for any female scalp over age 12 and any male under 12. This eventually spread to more states across the nation and is absolutely devastating.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Sons of liberty board British ship in Boston harbor disguised as Native Americans and dump their tea into the harbor

Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

These battles kicked off the legendary Revolutionary War that changed history forever.

Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Most of the signatures were made on July 4th 1776 and the rest signed later on August 2nd of the same year

The winter at Valley Forge

1777

For six months Washington's army had to endure horrid conditions in order to hold their position of advantage over the British.

Ratification of the Articles of Confederation

Mar 1, 1781

The Articles of Confederation were the predecessor to the Constitution and were disbanded due to a efficiency.

Battle of Yorktown

Oct 19, 1781

Last major battle fought in the war and ended with America walking away with a big win.

Constitution ratified

Jun 21, 1788

The surpeme law of the land was madde official

Inauguration] of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

This event marks the first time an American president was ever elected.

George washington's farewell address

Sep 19, 1796

First president George Washington set the precedent for future presidential campaigns by resigning before his full term that was much longer at the time.

Death of George Washington

Dec 14, 1799

Death of our beloved first president who set the example for 45 more to come.

First U.S. Presidential election

Dec 3, 1800

This election was the first peaceful transfer of power in pretty much the whole world and made history for the rest of the world just as well as the United States.

Marbury Vs. Madison

Feb 24, 1803

This court case introduced the ability to deem laws unconstitutional to the courts.

Battle of Tippecanoe

Nov 7, 1811

Fought in our very own state Indiana and a victory for the U.S. troops, this battle led to William Henry Harrison becoming president as well.

Battle of Baltimore

Sep 12, 1814

The British attacked Fort McHenry from both land and sea, America somehow managed to win the battle, which was been documented first hand by the Star Spangled Banner

Nat Turner's rebellion

Aug 23, 1831

Nat turner led a revolt of virginian slaves who killed somewhere between 55 and 61 people.

The Battle of the Alamo

Feb 23, 1836

A very important part of the Texas Revolution, Mexican troops reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio.

Dred scott Decision

1857

A court case in which the Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott and other slaves who resided in a free state were not entitled to freedom, and that African Americans could never be citizens of the United States. This is widely considered to be the Court's worst ruling of all time.

The Dead Rabbits Riot

Jul 4, 1857

A citywide gang war that lasted for two days after being started by the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys

The First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

The first major battle of the Civil War, fought only 30 miles southwest of Washington D.C. in Prince William County, Virginia

Emancipation Proclamation

Jan 1, 1863

This was an executive order by President Lincoln stating that "all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free."

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

A famous battle in Pennsylvania which was later used as the site for Lincoln's Gettysburg address

The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

Apr 9, 1865

13th Amendment

Dec 6, 1865

This amendment abolished slavery everywhere in the United states and anywhere in its jurisdiction.

Ku Klux Klan is Established

Dec 24, 1865

On Christmas Eve after the Civil War, many Confederate veterans formed one of the most infamous and terrible hate groups to this day.

14th amendment

Jul 9, 1868

This amendment guaranteed everyone born in the United States automatically became a citizen no matter what race they were as well as guaranteed equal treatment by law.

John Rockefeller Establishes standard Oil

1870

Rockefeller Establishes an oil monopoly

15th amendment

Feb 3, 1870

The 15th amendment prohibits anyone from removing the right to vote from someone based on race or previous servitude

Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone

Mar 7, 1876

On March 7th, 1876 Alexander Bell received a patent for arguably one of the most important inventions of all time.

Battle of little Bighorn

Jun 25, 1876

Also known as Custer's last stand, Native forces led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse defeat attacking U.S. troops led by George Custer near the Little Bighorn River in Montana.

The great Oklahoma Land Race

Apr 22, 1889

The Oklahoma Land Rush was the first rush into native territory where people rushed through in search of land

Ellis Island opens

Jan 1, 1892

The most infamous of many so-called Immigration stations

Plessy Vs. Ferguson

May 18, 1896

Plessy Vs. Ferguson was the ruling that segregation laws did not violate the Constitution as long as the utilities for each race were equal in quality (which was not held true at all).

Sinking of the USS Maine

Feb 15, 1898

An internal explosion on the USS Maine kicked off the Spanish American War and led to an explosion of yellow journalism.

The Wizard of Oz is Published

May 17, 1900

Declared "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale" by the library of congress, The Wizard of Oz was a success from the start and will always be regarded as a classic story until the end of time

J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel

Mar 2, 1901

After gaining a monopoly on steel in a boom of a new era with skyscrapers and other large steel structures, J.P. Morgan became one of the richest men in America.

Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President

Sep 14, 1901

With the assassination of William McKinley only 194 days into his term, on September 19th, 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt stepped up to the plate and became well known as one of the first steps in a new progressive direction.

Ford Motor Company is Founded

Jun 16, 1903

Founded by the first American to invent a car, Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company was founded soon after which also led to the invention and use of the assembly line.

Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil

1904

Considered a "masterpiece of investigative journalism" by many Ida released The History of Standard Oil in 1904.

16th Amendment is passed

Jul 2, 1909

This amenmdnet allowed Congress to impose a federal income tax

Angel Island Opens

Jan 21, 1910

The "Ellis Island of the west" opens and is a major hotspot for mainly Asian immigrants

17th Amendment is Passed

May 13, 1912

This amendment lets us vote for our senators.

Sacco and Vanzetti Arrested

Aug 23, 1920

An unfair trial led to two possibly innocent italian men being executed

KDKA Makes the First Ever Radio Broadcast

Nov 2, 1920

The station made the first nationwide broadcast on November 2nd to let the American population know who won the current election. This really demonstrated the power of radio and caused it to explode in popularity.

1st Miss American Pageant

Sep 8, 1921

1st Winter Olympics are held

Jan 25, 1924

The first ever winter olympic competition was held in Chamonix, France which was also won by France.

The Great Gatsby is Published

Apr 10, 1925

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

Charles Lindbergh Completes First Solo Transatlantic Flight

May 21, 1927

Charles Lindberg made the 36 hour flight from New York to Paris in his own questionably made plane, the Spirit of St. Louis

St. Valentines Day Massacre

Feb 14, 1929

7 rival gang members were murdered by members of Al Capone's gang, giving him control over all the chicago territory that the gang ruled.

Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as National Anthem

Mar 3, 1931

Written by Francis Scott Key originally as a poem, later turned into a song and even later used as our national anthem.

Empire State Building Opens

May 1, 1931

President Hoover pressed a button in D.C. causing the lights in the Empire State Building to turn on for the first time signaling the opening of the worlds new tallest skyscraper.