Major Events in American History

The Settlement of Jamestown

May 14, 1607

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The French and Indian War

Period: Oct 3, 1754 to Oct 3, 1763

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The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

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The Revolutionary war begins

Apr 19, 1775

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Revolutionary War

Period: Apr 19, 1776 to Oct 19, 1781

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Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

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The Civil War

Period: Nov 6, 1860 to May 4, 1865

The Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil War Begins

The 13th amendment abolishes slavery

Dec 6, 1865

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World War I begins

Aug 4, 1914

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The Stock market crashes and the Great Depression Ends

Oct 24, 1929

World War II begins

Oct 3, 1939

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Congress votes to end segregation in schools

Oct 29, 1969

Bombing of World Trade Center

Sep 11, 2001