Political Timeline of American History

By heathernitzel
  • Pilgrims

    Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims arrive in New England and begin a new settlement.
  • The Revoulutionary War

    The Revoulutionary War

    The Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775-Sept. 3, 1783) began as Americans declared freedom from England.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    Thomas Jefferson presented the Declaration of Independence.
  • George Washington

    George Washington

    George Washington is the first U.S. President (pres. 1789-1797). He is/was a well-respected Civil War general and leader.
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson became the third U.S. President (pres. 1801-1809).
  • War of 1812

    War of 1812

    The War of 1812 begins.
  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th U.S. President (pres. 1861-1865). Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which gave slaves their freedom.
  • The Civil War

    The Civil War

    The Civil War between the Northern and Southern States began April 12, 1861- April 9, 1865. The Northern States won.
  • World War I

    World War I

    World War I started July 28, 1914 - November 11, 1918.
  • World War II Begins

    World War II Begins

    World War II began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. The U.S. entered World War II in 1941.
  • Vietnam War

    Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War began in 1969.
  • Gulf War

    Gulf War

    The Gulf War began in 1991.