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.