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Massacre at Mystic
Colonists in Connecticut burn down a Pequot Native American Fort and shoot anyone who tries to escape the fire. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dump 342 crates of British tea in the ocean to protest taxation without representation -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
British soldiers on their way to seize an arms cache are confronted by colonial militias and forced to retreat. This are the first battles of the revolutionary war. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
First Battles of the Revolutionary War, fought in the towns of Lexington and Concord. Won by the Americans. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence is signed by 56 congressional delegates. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The Continental Army fled from Philadelphia to Valley Forge to escape British soldiers taking over the city. 2000 men died during the harsh winter they had to endure. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
Benedict Arnold agrees to turn over the U.S. post at West Point for money and a position in the British army. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Battle during the American Revolution. Won by the Americans. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The Articles of Confederation were written as the foundation of our government. However, they were eventually replaced with the Constitution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
George Washington leads 17,000 French and American troops against 9,000 British troops. The battle lasted from September 28th until October 19 when the British soldiers surrendered. -
The Constitution is Ratified
New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the constitution, making it the official framework of our government. -
Inauguration of President George Washington
George Washington is inaugurated as the first US president. -
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington's last speech after 20 years of service to the United States before retiring to his home in Mount Vernon, Virginia. -
George Washington's Death
George Washington died from a throat infection. -
Election Day, 1800
John Adams runs against Thomas Jefferson for US president. After Thomas Jefferson won it was the first peaceful transition of power. -
Marbury vs. Madison
A Supreme Court case that established judicial review. This means that an American court can strike down any laws, statutes, or government actions that violate the constitution. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
The USS Constitution sinks the British ship HMS Guerriere. -
The Battle of Baltimore
Battle in the War of 1812 between Britain and America fought both on land and in the sea. America won, forcing the British out of the port of Baltimore, Maryland. -
The Battle of New Orleans
Battle in the War of 1812 fought over control of New Orleans. Results in an American victory. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is elected as president. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
55 people are killed in a slave rebellion led by Nat Turner. 51 of these people were white. -
The Battle of the Alamo
After a 13 day siege, Mexican troops take back the Alamo from Texas. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, giving the United States Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah from Mexico in exchange for $15 million. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott, a slave, goes to the supreme court asking for freedom and is denied it. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected as president. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
South Carolina is the first state to secede from the United States and join the confederacy. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The first (major) battle of the civil war, 35,000 union soldiers vs 20,000 confederate soldiers. Won by the the confederates. -
Emancipation Proclamation
President Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, "officially" freeing all slaves in the country. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
Battle during the Civil War. The most deaths of the entire war, won by the union army. -
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment is made. It says that slavery is no longer allowed except as a punishment for a crime. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
Confederate army finally surrenders to the union. -
KKK Is Established
The Ku Klux Klan is established. That's about it. -
14th Amendment
Immigrants and anyone born in the United States are officially US citizens. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Two million acres of land become available in Oklahoma and people race to get their piece of the property. It is estimated that 50,000 people moved there. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Ellis Island is opened to allow immigration through it into America. In the time it is open more than twelve million immigrants go through it in total. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
The USS Maine mysteriously explodes and it is falsely blamed on Spain. This will lead to the start of the Spanish-American War. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Angel Island opens to allow more immigration. About one million immigrants came through it during the time it was used. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Sacco and Vanzetti are arrested and falsely accused of robbery and murder and they are executed. This causes US citizens to be afraid of immigrants. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
The first radio station, KDKA, is broadcasted in Pittsburg Pennsylvania -
Teapot Dome Scandal
President Warren Harding's Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall accepted bribes to allow oil companies access to navy oil reserves at Teapot Dome in Wyoming. -
1st Miss American Pageant
The 1st Miss American Pageant is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It starts a tradition of having these in America. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
The first Winter Olympics are held in Chamonix, France. This starts the long tradition of Winter Olympics. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
John Thomas Scopes sues the state of Tennessee for teaching evolution in their schools and wins -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is published by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It will become a very popular book, especially in America. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindberg becomes the first man to fly all the way across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane the Spirt of Saint Louis -
The Jazz Singer debuts
The Jazz Singer is released. It is the first movie with video and sound put together. Movies like this will become extremely popular (they're made constantly now). -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Seven members/associates of Chicago's Northside Gang are murdered. This was most likely caused by prohibition -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
Investors trade 16 million shares of stock, losing billions of dollars. This is one of the events that will start the great depression. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner is adopted by congress as our national anthem. -
Battle of the Philippines
Americans expel Japanese forces from the Philippines. I'm not exactly sure which battle this refers to as there have been several there though.
