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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Significant Events in United States History
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Aug 30, 1492
Christopher Columbus sets sail for the Americas
Christopher Columbus embarks on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in search of India, but stumbles across the American Continents instead. -
Jamestown Colony 1607
The Brithish establish their first colony in North America. -
French and Indiana War
Bloody conflict in Norht American between the British and the French. Part of the Seven Years War. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that ends the French and Indiana War. -
Surgar Act
British tax on the North American colony's intended to raise money to pay for the war. -
Currency Act
Tax intended to raise money to cover the cost of the French and Indian War. -
Stamp Act
Another Brithish tax on printed materials. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fire upon and kill Boston residents. -
Tea Act
British pass a tax on tea. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonist raid British boats carrying tea and dump into the harbor. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord.
First battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Delcaration of Independence
Colonist declare their independence for England. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point in the Revloutionary War. Ended with the capture of the British General and Army. -
Battle of Yorktown
British surrender. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
The Bill of Rights goes into effect. -
Louisana Purchase
The purchase of the Louisana Teritory by the United States from France. -
War of 1812
War with British Empire. -
Texas Becomes a State
Texas joins the Union. -
Lincoln becomes President
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Civil War Begins
