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Massacre at Mystic
This was the first win for the English against the Pequot in the Pequot War. It was a attack at dawn against Mystic Fort. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
He was going to turn over the U.S post to the British in exchange for money and a high position in the British Army. He then became known as the traitor. It was important because of how big the situation was and how they caught him. -
The Scalp Act
This was an act against the Native Americans from the U.S. Each person that turned in a scalp of a man over 12 got paid 150 and any women or kids under 12 would be 130. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a protest against taxation without representation law. The Suns of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea in the Boston harbor. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
It was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. It was fought in Massachusetts Bay. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
It was the start of the American Revolutionary war. It was important because it is what started the American Revolutionary war. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
One of the most important documents in U.S. history was officially sighted. It was signed by 56 people. The biggest signature was John Hancock. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
George Washington led a Continental Army into the winter Quarters in Valley Forge. Over 12,000 men were in this Army. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
There were 11,000 soldiers who had to make a hard journey through the snow. Many died from disease and were led by General George Washinton. It was important because many of the soldiers died making this crossing. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary War. It was important because it was an American victory during the American Revolution over a British force in South Carolina. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
Introduced 13 articles that granted different powers to each state and to the federal government. This was when The Article of Confederation was officially in motion. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown also known as "Siege of Yorktown" was a battle between the German and American, the Americans became victorious over the germans when they surrendered. -
The 3/5ths Compromise
This states that slaves count as 3/5 of the population instead of 1. -
The Constitution is Ratified
This is when the constitution went into effect. The law is officially in motion. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
Washington took an oath and kissed the bible. It was an oath of conduct for the president. -
Washington's Farewell address
is a written letter by America's President George Washington valedictory to friends and also citizens. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died from acute bacterial epiglottitis. His last words were “I am just going! Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be put into the vault less than three days after I am dead.” -
Election Day, 1800
It was a debate between Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeating President John Adams of the Federalist Party. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs Madison was a legal court case. Then realized that Madison's refusal was illegal. -
Slave Trade Ends in the United States
Slaves could not be imported into the U.S. anymore. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
American won this battle against the Native Americans. This was where the Native Americans lost hope. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
USS Constitution, which was an American ship vs HMS Guerriere, which was a British ship; was a battle between the two ships during the War of 1812. It was important because it was one of the biggest off land battles. -
The Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a sea and land battle fought between the British and Americans.This ends in American victory. it was important because it ended the war of 1812. -
The Battle of New Orleans
It was against a British and American army. It was important because it's the greatest American victory on land. Which made the U.S. hope for the end of the war to be near. -
The Missouri Compromise
This compromise has a lot going on. Missouri is a slave state, Main a free state, and made free soil in the West. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was up against John Adams for the seat as president. In the end Andrew Jackson ends up winning. It was important because it started a democratic dominance. -
Indian Removal Act
Andrew Jackson signed this law. This law is saying all Native land was becoming the U.S. 's and the Natives were being moved out of their homes. -
Trail of Tears
After the Indian Removal Act the Native Americans had to leave their home and land. There were 16,000 Native Americans that were made to walk over 1,200 miles of land. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The battle of Alamo was a battle against Mexico and texans. The Mexicans won the battle by killing everyone of the Texans at the fort. It was important because there was not one living Texan from that battle. -
Nat Turner Rebellion
He was an African American slave who led a rebellion with other enslaved people against white slave owners. It caused a massacre which prohibited meetings, education, and etc for slaves. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
Mexico lost all those states to the United States. Which ended the war and is important because it was one of the biggest treaties signed. -
The Fugitive Slave Act
If a slave flees it is to be returned to its owner even if it's fled to one of the free states. The federal government's job was to return the runaway slaves. -
Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was an African American slave who wanted his freedom since he was currently in a free state where slavery was prohibited. This case was taken to the U.S. Supreme Court and they ruled he could not have his freedom. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
800 to 1,000 gang members who fought in the streets as a stand off. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
He was elected as the 16 president. It was important because he was the president during the Civil War and was the one that ultimately ended slavery. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
South Caroline was wanting to secede from the union because they were a pro slavery state and didn’t want Abraham Lincoln to be president since he was trying to abolish slavery. It is important because it was the first state to secede from the union. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
It was one of the first battles in the Civil war. It was important because it was the first major battle in the civil war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln passed the law pretty much saying in the states that denied the freedom of slaves before can no longer have slaves. All slaves should be free. -
13th Amendment
It completely ended slavery in the United States. It states “abolished slavery “within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” -
The Battle of Gettysburg
It was the final battle of the Civil war. It was important because it was the last treaty signed for the civil war. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
A secret society founded by confederate veterans. It is a white suprmises group. Hatred and violence towards African American people. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Made a deal that gave Standard Oil ownership of nearly all the oil pipelines in the nation. -
15th Amendment
In simple terms the U.S. can not take away your right to vote if you are a U.S. citizen. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Developed as a visible speech machine -
Battle of Little Bighorn
This was a battle between Native Americans led by Crazy Horse and the U.S. Army. The Naive Americans end up defeating the U.S.. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Was the first land run into the unassigned lands of an Indian territory. -
Battle of Wounded Knee
It was one of the ending battles of the Indian war. The American sneak up on the tribe and kill over 140 Sioux. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
700 immigrants came over on 3 ships to the U.S. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
This case went to the supreme court where they ended up saying segregation is legal as long as each party has equal facilities. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
An explosion sank the battleship U.S.S. Maine in the Havana in Cuba. It was important because it ultimately started the Spanish-American War -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
A 492 million dollar steel between two steel companies -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Was the 26th President and the youngest president ever. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
19 part series between 1902 and 1904 -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The first brand of the car Founded by Henry ford -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
A 3% tax on anything over $800 -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
500,000 immigrants came from over 80 countries. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
People could now cast direct votes to the U.S. senators. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Vanzetti and Sacco was charged with murder and robbery.
It's important because it happened during the red scare and both men were Italian anarchists. They were charged for this crime but hardly any evidence was found to prove they did it. They were killed for the crime they possibly didn’t commit. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
The KDKA was a radio station back in the 1920s. The KDKA was important because it was the first radio station ever. -
1st Miss American Pageant
The Miss American Pagent is a contest that girls in America can attend for beauty. It was important because that was the first ever Miss American Pageant ever held and for women to be able to do something like this and dress the way they did was a huge deal. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
The Teapot Dome Scandal was a bribery Scandal with the administration of the United States. Fall was convicted of doing trades with land that belonged to the U.S. navy to oil companies for his own benefit. He then became the first presidential cabinet member to go to prison. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
It was important because it was the first winter olympics ever held. It was held in Chamonix, France. This was a major international multi-sport event that was held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby was a Novel written in the mid 1920’s. This novel was important because it was one of the greatest literary books and still to this day is looked at. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
It was a court trial with Tennessee against John Scopes. It was over what should and shouldn't be taught in school. Where John Scopes tried to teach evolution in his biology class after teaching that subject was illegal. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
The flight was from St.Louis to New York to Paris,France.
This was important because it was the first flight to go across the Atlantic. He became very famous. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
The “Jazz Singer Debuts'' was the first ever commercially successful length film with sound. It debuted at the Blue Mouse Theater, the movie was run by Warner Brother. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The Valentine's Day massacre is remembered for the seven murders. A gang on the Northside of Chicago dressed as police officers and shot and killed 7 men from another gang. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
The stock prices began to decline in September and early October, during 1929 all stock prices would collapse. The stock prices started to collapse because 16,410,030 shares were traded on the New York stock exchange. -
The Empire State Building Opens-
102 story building started building in 1930. It opened in 1931 -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
President Herbert Hoover signed the bill officially adopting the Star spangled banner which was written by Francis Scott Key. It was important because that's how are country got the national anthem. -
Battle of the Philippines
It was a naval battle held in World War ll against Japan and American ships. Which ended in a U.S. win. -
14th Amendment
Granted citizenship to all natural born U.S. citizens. Even to people that were previously slaves. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
First edition had 10,00 then sold 3 million over the years