History Class Timeline 2016-2017

  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    On this day in 1776, the British colonies declared their independence from Britain. This one of the biggest reasons of the American Revolution.
  • The Louisiana Purchase

    In 1803, Thomas Jefferson signed a deal with France, and bought the entire Louisiana territory for 15 million (3 cents an acre). This would double the size of the nation and give America control of the Mississippi river.
  • The Lewis and Clark Journey West

    Lewis and Clark were assigned by Thomas Jefferson to search the internal parts of Louisiana. During this journey, Lewis and Clark each made maps and discovered new species of plants and animals. They found the waterway to the Pacific Ocean.
  • Texas War for Independence

    This war started when colonist in the Mexican province of Texas rebelled against the Mexican government
  • The Attack on Fort Sumter

    The Attack on Fort Sumter
    On this day, Fort Sumter was attacked. This caused World War I to come into place.
  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education
    The board of education in Topeka, Kansas, did not give equal rights to white and black children. They were sued by the NAACP. The court made its final ruling in 1954.
  • 1966 World Series Champions

    1966 World Series Champions
    Game 1 of the series started on October 5, and the next 4 games, the Orioles swept the Dodgers 4 games to nothing, and were named the World Series Champions of 1966.
  • Rush's first album

    Rush's first album
    Rush released their first album on this day. It was titled "Rush". Rush is a Canadian Progressive Rock Band.
  • 1982 Super Bowl Champions

    1982 Super Bowl Champions
    Washington had won the "deja vu" Superbowl against the Dolphins. The run to glory by John Riggins is the big factor of the win.
  • Death of Freddie Mercury

    Death of Freddie Mercury
    Freddie Mercury died of aids on this day. He was one of the greatest vocalists in all of history. He played in the band, Queen.
  • September 11

    September 11
    On this day, the terrorists attacked the twin towers by ramming a plane into it. This tragic incident caused many deaths. Eventually, the towers completely collapsed.
  • My birthday

    My birthday
    On this day, I was born into the world. I am now able to learn history and to make this timeline.
  • 2015 Division Champions

    2015 Division Champions
    Washington beat the eagles to win the division title. The Redskins were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs.