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1607
The colony of Jamestown is established as the first Succesful British colony in the new world. -
Albany plan
In an attempt to subvert the rising tensions the Albany plan is formed to unite the colonies under a central government well still reaming loyal to britan.Its failes however. -
Anglicanism in Georgia
The English denomination of Christianity is introduced to the state of Georgia. -
Writs of assaintance
A law that can allow officials to order law enforcement to go though with something. -
1763
The treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian war. -
Pontiac rebellion
Native in the northern great lakes launche a failed revolt against the British. -
Proclamation act
A new law is passed prohibiting settlers from moving into the land one during the war with the french -
Intolerable acts
A series of laws such as sugar acts and currency acts are made to tax the colonists -
salutary neglect
The British agree to relax enforcement of their unpopuler laws. -
Stamp and quartering law
New laws that tax stamps and force colonists to house British soldiers are introduced. -
Song of liberty
The sons of liberty is formed in response to the new laws. -
Declaratory act
A new law by the British is passed stating that the British have the same right to tax the colonies as they do in the england -
Mason Dixon law
The mason Dixon law is made. From now on it would be seen as the unofficial border between the north and south. -
Townshed act
A series of acts is passed to impose new laws and take away freedoms. -
Boston massacere
British soldiers shoot several protesting colonist. -
Boston tea party
To protest the new laws several colonists thrown British tea into the harbor. -
First continental congress
The first continental congress is held. -
Early battles of the revolution
Several early battles of the revolution are fought such as Lexington, and bunker hill. -
Final petetion
A last-ditch effort to prevent the revolutionary war is held.But it fails. -
Commen sense
A pamphlet advocating for independence from Britain is published -
Declaration of indepandance
The declaration of independence is signd. -
Saratoga
The battle of saratoga is though. Leading to a victory for americans. -
Valley forge
After suffering a defeat George washing and his army spend the winter in valley forge. -
Artifices of confederation and Cornwallis
The articles of confederation are signd and the general cornwalls to the americans. -
Treaty of paris
The treaty of Paris is signed. Ending the revolutionary war. -
Land ordinance
The land ordinance act is signed. Allowing settlers to buy land in the west. -
Shays rebellion and Annapolis convention
Due to the growing economic crisis farmers on the frontier rise up,and the Annapolis convention is held -
Constitutional convetion and federalist papaers
The constitutional convention is held due to the failures of the articles of confederation. In order to promote it the federalist papers are published. -
North west ordinance
The northwest territory is organized. -
xyz affair
A diplomatic incident leads to a brief war between french and England. -
Bill of rights ratified
The bill of rights is ratified -
First us bank charted
The us bank is ratified. -
Cotten gin
The cotton gin is invented. Leading to slavery lasing longer. -
whiskey rebellion
The whiskey rebellion which had starter earlier is crushed -
Washing farewell
Washington peacefully gives up power peacefully and establishing a precedent that the president should only serve two terms -
Alien and sedition acts
Due to the war with France, several contrevisal laws are passed. -
virginia and kentucky resolutions
In response to the acts, Virginia and Kentucky officially announced that they believe the acts are unconstitutional. -
Revoltion of 1800
Thomas Jefferson beats John Adams in the election. -
John marshall
John marshall is made the chief justice of the supreme court. -
Marbury vs Madison
The supreme court overrides a law. Establishing the precedent of judicial review. -
Lousiana purchase
The us purchases a large amount of land in the west. -
Lewis and clark
The lewis and Clark expedition is sent in order to explorer the recently acquired lands. -
Hamilton burr duel
Alexander Hamilton is killed in a duel. -
War of 1812
A new war breaks out with the British.. -
Burning of Washington.
The British capture and burn the us capital. -
Hartford Convention,
The Hartford convention held to discuss grievances with the war. -
Treaty of ghent
The war is ended with the treaty of Ghent. -
Battle of new Orleans
The battlle of new Orleans is fought.It also jumpstarts Andrew jackson carer. -
Second bank of the us
The second bank of the united states, Hamilton dream is formed. -
Era of good feeling
The era of good feelings was a period of unity and happiness amoung Americans after the war of 1812. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
This was a suprem court case that said that Congress had powers not given to it in the constitution. -
Missouri compromise
The Missouri compromise is made in order to try to find a balance between free and slave states. -
Monroe doctrine
The Monroe doctrine is established. Leading to America declaring that the west is the us spere of influence. -
Gibbons v. Ogden
A supreme court case that established that the suprem court has the power to regulate commerce between the states. -
American System
The economic plan of the whig party. -
Corrunpt bargain
Andrew Jackson wins the election.But he is prevented from president due to scheming of his rivals in congress. -
Erie canls
The eire canals opens in the north. -
Andre jackson
Andre Jackson wins the elections and is actually made president this time. -
Kitchen Cabinet
The unofficial name for Andrew jackson advisores -
Spoild system
The system os where people expected jobs in the government in exchange for jobs n the goverment. -
Maysville Road Veto
A veto of a law that would have allowed congress to purchase stocks. -
Indian removal
Natives living in the east of the united states are removed onto reservations. -
Worcester v. Georgia
The supreme court case establishes tribal sovernty.But its ignored. -
ordinance of nullification
A law of that outlaw several new tarraifs. -
Whig party
The whig party is formed. -
Texas
The republic of taxes is made i ndependent. Allowing for more settlers from America -
Underground railroad
An organization meant to help escape slaves is formed. -
Amistad Case
The suprem court ruled that afrcians who had overpowered the slvaers who captured them could not be resold into slavery.But had to be set free insted.