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Growth of a Nation

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 1776 which declared Independence from Britain.
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    Growth of a Nation

  • Launching the New Nation

    Launching the New Nation
    George Washington becomes the first president of the United States on April 14, 1789.
  • The Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent
    The Treaty of Ghent was signed, which ended the War of 1812.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    Samuel Morse sends the first telegraph message.
  • Lincoln

    Lincoln
    Abraham Lincoln wins presedential election on November 6 1860.
  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    The Civil War begins, the war between the North and the South.
  • Lincoln is assassinated

    Lincoln is assassinated
    Licon is assassinated on April 14, 1865; Andrew Johnson becomes president.