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Jan 1, 1300
Black Death
The Black Death killed about 1/3 of the population in Europe. Over 25 million people were killed in 5 years. People even made a nursery rhyme about it called " Ring Around the Rosey." They beleived it was punishment from god. IMPORTANCE: It was important because many people had died in the process of it. -
Jan 1, 1487
Dias Voyage
Dias was a student of Prince Henry’s school. Dias believed he could reach India by sailing around the tip of Africa. In 1487 he led an expedition to India, but he only made it to South Africa. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Dias tried even though there was no compass or directions. -
Jan 1, 1492
Columbus Voyage
Columbus voyage took place on August 3, 1492. He sailed from Palos, Spain with three small ships. Columbus changed the history of the world completely. He was the first European to reach the new world. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. He was the first European to reach the new world. -
Jan 1, 1497
Vasco Da Gama Voyage
Vasco Da Gama was remembered for sailing around the tip of South Africa. This took place in the 1497. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Da Gama explored the tip of South Africa. -
Jan 1, 1509
King Henry's First Marriage
King Henry’s first marriage was a chick named Catherine of Aragon. She was a Spanish Princess. Their marriage was an arranged marriage. King Henry really wanted a boy so that he could pass the throne down. So Catherine gets pregnant and has a miscarriage. Then gets pregnant again and has a boy but dies 52 days after he was born IMPORTANCE: It was important because its a marriage they both didn’t want. -
Jan 1, 1513
Ponce De Leon Explores Florida
De Leon was the first conquistador to explore the modern day U.S. He was a spanish explorer and he led the first European expedition to Florida. IMPORTANCE: It was important because De Leon was the first to explore Florida. -
Jan 1, 1518
Cortez Defeat Aztecs
In 1518 Cortez went to mexico to find gold. He got what he wanted. Also brought series to the Aztecs which destroyed the entire empires. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Cortez said what he wanted and accomplished it. -
Jan 1, 1532
King Henry's Divorce
In 1532 Henry wanted a divorce with Catherine only because she couldn’t give birth to a boy. It was difficult for him to get this divorce. Only because the Catholic Church didn’t allow divorces. But the King still got his divorce by making a whole new church but different christianity and rules. IMPORTANCE: It was important because many people started getting more and more better rights. -
Jan 1, 1536
Anne Boleyn Beheaded
Anne Boleyn got beheaded because King Henry thought she was cheating on him. So Henry took her to court in 1536. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Anne Boleyn died for no reason. -
Jan 1, 1537
King Henry Gets A Son
In 1537 King Henry gets a son. His name was edward the 6th. He was a sickly child. Twelve years Edward died from a disease. IMPORTANCE: It was important because King Henry has no son and Edward would have been next on throne. -
Jamestown
Jamestown was the very first colony. It was the very successful so many people worked there. It let other people know that it was a good colonization. IMPORTANCE: It was important because Jamestown was the first colony. -
King Phillips War
This war was the bloodiest war in American history. It took place in New England. The war began after a Wampanoag killed some english owned cattle. The war marked the end of fragile peace between settlers and native americans that wouldn’t be restablished. IMPORTANCE: It is important because it was one of the bloodiest wars. -
Albany Plan of Union
This was so British North American colonies could have more centralized government. On July 10, 1754 representatives from seven of the British North American colonies adopted the plan. It was never carried out the Albany plan was the first important proposal to conceive of the colonies as a collective whole united under government. IMPORTANCE: It is important because there starting to get the government together. -
General Braddock Killed
General Braddock died during the French and Indian war. He was shot while on his horse. He died on july 13th at a place called Great Meadows. The whole army retreated and was buried there the next day. IMPORTANCE: It was important because he died in the war. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian war took place in like 1756. It was a war for the Ohio River Valley. Without the war there wouldn’t be no taxing or a revolution. IMPORTANCE: It was important because if there was no French and Indian war there wouldn’t be no taxing or a revolution. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act of 1765 was the first internal tax levied on american colonists by the British government. IMPORTANCE: It was important because the government was getting stronger. -
Sugar Act
The sugar act of 1764 was a British law, passed by the parliament of Great Britain April 5. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it became a british law. -
Stamp Act Congress
Stamp act congress or first congress of the american colonies. As uproar against the stamp act grew, colonial leaders created a special congress which was the stamp act congress. Individual colonies sent delegates to New York City to affend the meeting of this special congress. IMPORTANCE It was important because it clearly demonstrated that the colonies could and would speak on voice. -
Tea Act
The tea act passed by the parliament on May 10, 1773 would launch the final spark to Revolutionary movement in Boston. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it was the final spark to the Revolutionary movement in Boston. -
Battle of Lexington- Concord
Americans defeated British troops at the North Bridge, giving americans renewed confidence. IMPORTANCE: It was important because these two wars started the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Lexington- Concord
The battles of Lexington and concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. Colonist were also warned. Battle of Lexington was a very small fight. Neither sides expected to actually fight , but gunshot went off forcing British to attack. It was the first shot of the American Revolution the shot was called “ Shot Heard Around The World.” Then there was another war which was the concord war. -
Olive Branch Petition
John Dickinson drafted the Olive branch Petition, which was adopted by the second Continental Congress on July 5 and submitted to King George on July 8, 1775. It was an attempt to assert the rights of colonists while maintaining their loyalty to the British Crown. King George refused to read the petition and on August 23 proclaimed that colonists had “ proceeded to open and avowed rebellion. I -
Olive Branch Petition
IMPORTANCE: It was important because colonists were trying to get rights while following the kings rules. -
Declaration of Independence Created/Signed
IMPORTANCE: It was important because it contains the ideals or goals of our nation, it also contains the arguments the colonists used to explain why they wanted to be free of British rule. -
Declaration of Independence Created/Signed
The declaration of Independence was created because so the U.S could be independent. They chose John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert Livingston of New York, and Thomas Jefferson which was not a good speaker. On July 4, 1776 congress approved the final text of the Declaration. Wasn’t signed until August 2, 1776. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris 1783, renegotiated between the United States and Great Britain ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American Independence. Continental congress named five members to renegotiate. IMPORTANCE: It was important because they started recognizing American Independence. -
Oregon Trail
The oregon trail served as a natural corridor as the United States moved from the eastern half of the continent toward the west coast. It was a long journey. IMPORTANCE: It was important because they were discovering land and wanted to start a new life. -
War of 1812
In 1812 the United States took on the greatest naval power in the world. The war of 1812 produced a new generation of Great American generals. Congress were putting pressure on Madison, so on June 18, 1812 the president signed a declaration of war against Britain. It was Americans who had won the War of 1812. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it was a second war of Independence. -
Trail of Tears
Around 1838 and 1839 the Cherokee was forced to give up their lands east of the Mississippi River. Then to migrate to an area in present day Oklahoma. The name comes from the Cherokees because thats what they called it. IMPORTANCE: Its important because it was lots of indians dying and now today we barely see a full blooded indian. -
Trail of Tears
In 1838 and 1839 part of Andrew Jackson indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up their lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present day Oklahoma. The Cherokee called it the “Trail of Tears” because people faced hunger, diseases, and exhaustion. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it was the most shameful and tragic time in American History. -
Donner Party
A group of ninety immigrants Springfield, Illinois and headed west. Many immigrants died during this. It was winter. Many people starved, was tired, and also cold because it was winter. They all took this trail because they wanted to start a new life. IMPORTANCE: It was important because they wanted to start a new life and they explored more land. IMPORTANCE: It was important because they all wanted to start a new life. They also explored new land. -
California Gold Rush
James Wilson Marshall discovered gold while working in a saw mill along the American River. It was the discovery of gold nuggets in Sacramento Valley. Then the population grew. IMPORTANCE: It was important because the population grew in California. -
Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was not really underground nor was it a railroad. It was to help free slaves. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it helped free slaves. -
Compromise of 1850
Compromise was to acheive political balance between north and south abolitionists and supporters slavery respectively and to avoid disunion and war. IMPORTANCE: It was important because their were supporters and abolitionists. -
Battle of Gettysburg
On July 1-3 in Pennsylvania it was led by Robert Shaw. General Lee led an offensive attack. On the second day of fighting General Chamberlain (Union) secured the hill. On the 3rd day, general Pickett (confederate) attacked the Ridge (Union) and forced the Confederates to retreat. It was a Union Victory. This is important because this is the turning point of the civil War. -
Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address was a short speech given on November, 19, 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Gettysburg Address was delivered in the height of the American Civil War to commemorate the massive numbers of deaths and casualties at the bloody Battle of Gettysburg that was fought July 1–3, 1863. IMPORTANCE: It was important because it was a known speech given by Abraham Licoln. -
Assassination of Licoln
President Lincoln, his wife and some friends had went to the Ford theater to see a play. While watching the play, John Wilkes Booth snuck into the box that President was in and shot him in the back of the head. This is important because this is how Andrew Johnson becomes President.
