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Founding of Jamestown
The first successful English settlement in the Americas, Jamestown was the beginning of development in the United States. -
Passing of the Sugar Act
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The Stamp Act
This act required that the British colonies produce their printed materials on expensive stamped paper. The colonists were outraged, furthering the tension between the colonies and Great Britain. -
The Townshend Acts
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The Boston Massacre
An important spark in the American Revolution, the Boston Massacre was the shooting and killing of 5 men by British soldiers. -
The Boston Tea Party
Outraged by the recent Tea Act, colonists boarded British ships and destroyed tea by throwing it into the Boston Harbor. -
Meeting of the 1st Continental Congress
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Paul Revere's Ride
Upon hearing false rumors of British troops invading American shores, Revere and his men rode through Massachusetts warning civilians. -
Battles at Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution. They mark the start of the armed conflict between Britain and the Americas. -
Meeting of the 2nd Continental Congress
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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
During the war with Great Britain, the colonies used this statement to announce themselves as their own country apart from Great Britain. -
Signing of the Constitution
42 of the 55 delegates signed the Constitution. -
George Washingtion Elected President
Elected the first president of the United States, Washington believed in neutral stances and often warned against long-term alliances. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
The Bill of Rights is the collection of amendments that limit the power of the government to prevent a too powerful central government. -
Missouri Compromise
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Compromise of 1850
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The Kansas Nebraska Act Passed
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Abraham Lincoln Elected President
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American Civil War
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Emancipation Proclamation
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13th Amendment Ratified
