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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Significant Events in US History
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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus sailed to America
Christopher Columbus was the first person to set sail across the world; he was trying to get to Asia by sea and discovered the Americas. If it wasn't for this, our history would have been delayed or Britain would not have been the first to migrate to the Americas, thus changing our history. -
Aug 3, 1492
Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange started when Christopher Columbus set sail. This was a good thing because it allowed the world to share goods with each other which is now very important. -
Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement and kick-started all future settlement in North America which led to everything else in US History. -
First colony formed (out of 13 original)
Virginia (1607)
New Jersey (1618)
Massachusetts (1620)
New Hampshire (1622)
Pennsylvania (1623)
New York (1624)
Maryland (1624)
Connecticut (1635)
Rhode Island (1636)
Delaware (1638)
North Carolina (1653)
South Carolina (1670)
Georgia (1733) -
Pilgrims go to Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts is where the pilgrims settled. After settling, the pilgrims had feasts where they gave thanks to God for their crops. Thanksgiving is now a regular holiday. -
Last colony formed (out of 13 original)
Virginia (1607)
New Jersey (1618)
Massachusetts (1620)
New Hampshire (1622)
Pennsylvania (1623)
New York (1624)
Maryland (1624)
Connecticut (1635)
Rhode Island (1636)
Delaware (1638)
North Carolina (1653)
South Carolina (1670)
Georgia (1733) -
French and Indian War
The war between the British and the French that ended in a treaty. The treaty gave the British most of the French-claimed land in North America; the Britsh began to tax the colonists to pay for the war which led to all other problems between the colonists and the British. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax the British Parliament tried to inforce on colonists. This helped Britain make money even though they weren't supporting their colonies, only controlling them. -
Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the first major retaliation of the colonies against Parliament and it gave other colonists the confidence to also retaliate and to stand up for themselves. -
First Continental Congress
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord started the American Revolution which led to the US gaining independence from Britain. -
Revolutionary War begins
The Battles of Lexington and Concord started the American Revolution which led to the US gaining independence from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence is the document that granted the United States Independence from Britain. This is an extremely important part of US History because without it, we just might still be under the rule of Parliment. -
Articles of Confederation written
The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution. -
Battle of Yorktown ends
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George Washington elected (1st) President of the US
George Washington was the first president of the United States; he helped to start lead our country in the right direction and set the standards for future presidents. -
Signing (Ratification) of Constitution
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Bill of Rights written
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Louisiana Purchase
