Social studies us history

Important Dates in US History before 1877

By Tpreuninger

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown
    The first permanent English settlement at Jamestown.

  • Plymouth

    Plymouth
    Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock aboard the Mayflower; a social contract for self-gov't was signed

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The United States declares independence from Britain.

  • Constitution

    Constitution
    It shows the structure and function of the U.S. government.

  • Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase
    Thomas Jefferson bought it from Napolean of France for $15 million; doubled the size f the United States

  • Civil War

    Civil War
    War fought between the northern and southern states from 1861-1865 over state's rights, slavery, taxes, sectionalism, etc.