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Apr 14, 1215
Magna Carta
Granted rights to both Nobles and Freemen -
Roanoke
Roanoke was the 1st attempt at colonization of America. It is known as the "Lost Colony". -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the 1st permanent settlement in the "New World". -
The House of Burgesses
Was the 1st representative assembly in the colonies. -
The Mayflower Compact
The 1st agreement to form a sefl-government in the colonies -
Rhode Island founded by Roger Williams
RI was founded by Roger Williams for religious freedom -
Navigation Acts
Passed by England to regulate colonial commerce to suit English needs. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion against Sir William Berkeley and burned down Jamestown. -
Pennsylvania founded by William Penn
William Penn signed a treaty with Delaware Indians and made payment for Pennsylvania lands. -
Salem Witchcraft Trials
20 alleged witches excuted by a special court. -
Great Awakening
A revival of religious feelings in the colonies begins. -
Poor Richard's Almanack
Ben Franklin published the first Poor Richard's Almanack. -
French and Indian War Begins
French and Indian War begins when the French occupy Fort Duquesne. -
Sugar Act
Placed taxes on lumber, foodstuffs, molasses, and rum to repay debts from French and Indian War. -
Stamp Act & Quartering Act
Stamp Act passed by Parliament and required official documents and papers to have a stamp on them.
Quartering Act required colonists to house British troops. -
Townshend Acts
Levied taxes on glass, painter's lead, paper, and tea. All taxes were repealed except for the one on tea. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fired into a Boston mob, killing 5 colonists, including Crispus Attucks. -
Intolerable Acts
Curtailed Massachusetts self-rule; Barred use of Boston Harbor till tea was paid for. -
First Continental Congress
First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia. It called for civil disobedience against the British. -
Lexington & Concord
Lexington & Concord were the 1st battles of the Revolutionary War. British troops were sent to destroy arms at Lexington & Concord. -
"Give me Liberty or Give me Death!"
Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty, or give me death!" at a Virginia Convention -
Common Sense
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. Declared America's independence from England. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation outlined the form of government for the new U.S. -
France Signs Treaty of Aid
France agrees to help U.S. in the Revolutionary War. -
John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones defeated the Serapis in British North Sea waters. -
Battle of Yorktown
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Britain & U.S. signed Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War. -
Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance set the pattern for orderly growth of the U.S. -
Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Convention was held to discuss making changes to the Articles of Confederation. -
George Washington Elected President
George Washington was chosen president by all electors voting. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is submitted to the states. -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin, reviving Southern slavery. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washington warned against political parties and permanent alliances with foreign countries. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Established Judicial Review. -
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Lewis & Clark are sent to explore the Louisiana purchase -
Fulton Steam Boat
Robert Fulton made the first practical steamboat trip. -
War of 1812
War of 1812 begins after Britain impresses U.S. sailors, and interferes with trade. -
Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner. -
Missouri Compromise
Allowed slavery in Missouri, but not west of the Mississippi River north of 36 30' -
Monroe Doctrine
Stated that there could be no more colonization of the U.S. -
Trail of Tears
Cherokee Indians are forced to walk the Trail of Tears by Andrew Jackson. -
First Message over First Telegraph Line
Samuel F.B. Morse sends the first message over the first telegraph line. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Lucretia Mott, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention. -
1850
Henry Clay proposed the Compromise of 1850 -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe published Uncle Tom's Cabin. -
Republican Party Formed
Republican Party formed from the split of the Whig Party. -
The Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott sued for his freedom but was ruled against because he was not a citizen. -
Abraham Lincoln elected president
Abraham Lincoln is elected president of the United States. -
Southern States Set up Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America appoint Jefferson Davis as it's president. -
Battle at Fort Sumter
Confederate troops fired on Ft. Sumter after it's occupants refused to give it up. -
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest one day battle of the war. -
Emacipation Proclamation
Pres. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all slaves. -
Gettysburg Address
Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address after the Union won the battle of Gettysburg. -
13th Amendment
Officially abolished slavery in the U.S. -
President Lincoln's Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in Ford Theater. -
Robert E. Lee Surrendered
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House. -
14th Amendment
Gave citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the U.S. -
15th Amendment
Gave all men the right to vote. -
American Red Cross
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
