Timeline for History

  • Colonial Era

    Colonial Era

    Who: Native Americans and Europeans
    What: European Colonization in North America
    Why: In search for valuable goods most preferably gold
    Where: North America
    When: 1607 - 1775
  • Revolution & Constitution Era

    Revolution & Constitution Era

    Who: British troops and American Patriots
    What: The creation of the U.S Constitution which correlates to the Revolution
    Why: American Colonist wanted to separate from Britain due to not wanting to pay taxation.
    Where: The revolution began in Lexington
    When: 1775
  • Early Republic Era

    Early Republic Era

    Who: Northern protestants, factory workers, business men, professionals, farmers, and former black slaves.
    What: Was the men that opposed the expansion of slavery
    Why: Expansion of American territory
    Where: Northern United States
    When: 1780 - 1830
  • Antebellum Era

    Antebellum Era

    Who: Federal and state governments
    What: Federal and state governments fought over if U.S slavery was right or wrong
    Why: It was a major part of the south’s economy and it became an issue because the north was against slavery.
    Where: Southern United States
    When: 1832 - 1860
  • Civil War Era

    Civil War Era

    Who: Union (North) and Confederates (South)
    What: War over slavery
    Why: Confederates believed in Slavery and the Union believed slaves deserve to be free
    Where: In Southern states such as Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, Florida, New Mexico. Etc.
    When: 1861 - 1865