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first settelment
In 1585 Walter Raleigh sponsor of England’s first North American settlement begins. This is important because it was the first North American settlement -
The Founding of Jamestown
1607 first English colony in North America founded Jamestown. Jamestown is important because it was the first major town. -
alliance between indians and white man
1620 Mayflower pilgrims arrive at cape cod and establish colony at Plymouth. The first alliance between Indians and white men. -
Ends the Indian Tesistance
1759 Cherokee war between Cherokee nation and English settlers begins. It ends the Indian resistance -
Chief Pontiac Captures British Forts
1763 Ottawa chief Pontiac captures British forts. It killed 2000 colonists but captured a lot of the British forts. -
bill of rights is ratified
1791 bill of rights is ratified The Supreme Court ruled that the Bill of Rights only protects individuals from the national, and not the state, governments. -
Thomas Jefferson elected president
1800 Thomas Jefferson elected president Thomas Jefferson's goal as president was to restore the principles of the American Revolution. -
Pony Express Starts Carrying Mail
1860 pony express starts carrying mail It was a revolutionary way to send messages. -
Indians Overwhelm General George Custer
1879 Indians overwhelm general George Custer at the battle of little bighorn. It was important because it was the last victory of the Indians over the whit man. -
Thomas A. Edison Invents the First Electric Light Bulb.
1879 Thomas a. Edison invents the first electric light bulb. Because if he didn’t we would be sitting in the dark. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
1941 Japan attacks Pearl Harbor killing nearly 2000 us soldiers and sailor. It put America in world war two. -
Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. was Assassinated
1968 Dr. Martin Luther king jr. was assassinated He changed the world because of the I Had A Dream speech -
Joplin is hit by the most powerful tornado
2011 2011 Joplin is hit by the most powerful tornado. It was the biggest tornado in U.S history.
