History Final

By jenn_32
  • October 12, 1492-Columbus's Voyage to America
    Oct 12, 1492

    October 12, 1492-Columbus's Voyage to America

    Although Christopher Columbus was not technically the first to find America, it helped lead others to America.
  • May 14, 1607- The Founding of Jamestown

    May 14, 1607- The Founding of Jamestown

    The first colony where English settlers had arrived at.
  • 1685- The Enlightment

    1685- The Enlightment

    A movement in time where there was beginning to be more understanding of the world.
  • May 28, 1754- French and Indian War

    May 28, 1754- French and Indian War

    A war fought between Great Britain and France.
  • 1760- The Beginning of The Industrial Revolution

    1760- The Beginning of The Industrial Revolution

    The period of time where technological advancements had began to arise, leading to a more industrial enviroment.
  • March 22, 1765- The Stamp Act

    March 22, 1765- The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act was a tax created by Britain to put on the Colonies.
  • June 29, 1767- The Townshend Revenue Act

    June 29, 1767- The Townshend Revenue Act

    Many different laws created by Britain to put taxes on different goods.
  • May 10, 1773- The Tea Act

    May 10, 1773- The Tea Act

    The Tea Act was when prices on tea were being changed in order to aid certain areas.
  • December 16, 1773- The Boston Tea Party

    December 16, 1773- The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a protest where American Colonists dumped many boxes of tea into Boston Harbor.
  • April 19, 1775- American Revolution

    April 19, 1775- American Revolution

    The American Revolution was basically a War where the 13 Colonies had finally broke free from Great Britain and later became the United States of America.
  • August 2, 1776- Declaration of Independence Signed

    August 2, 1776- Declaration of Independence Signed

    A document created which shows our life as Americans.
  • 1787- The Three-Fifths Compromise

    1787- The Three-Fifths Compromise

    An agreement which led to the decision that enslaved people would be counted as three-fifths of the population.
  • July 16, 1787- The Great Compromise

    July 16, 1787- The Great Compromise

    A political agreement between the states over legislative representation.
  • September 25, 1789- Bill of Rights

    September 25, 1789- Bill of Rights

    The Bill of Rights was created, creating the first 10 Amendments.
  • 1812- The Antebellum Period

    1812- The Antebellum Period

    This was the period of time before the Civil War.
  • April 25, 1846- Mexican-American War

    April 25, 1846- Mexican-American War

    A war fought between Mexico and the United States. This war lasted 2 years.
  • February 2, 1848- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    February 2, 1848- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  • April 12, 1861- The Start of The Civil War

    April 12, 1861- The Start of The Civil War

    A war fought between the Northern and Southern states over slavery.
  • April 9, 1865- End of The Civil War

    April 9, 1865- End of The Civil War

    The Civil War has ended, leading to the abolishing of slavery.
  • December 6, 1865- 13th Amendment is Passed

    December 6, 1865- 13th Amendment is Passed

    The 13th amendment is passed, abolishing slavery.

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