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.