U.S History By Morian Pimenta Aug 3, 1492 Columbus’ 1st voyage 1607 The year Jamestown was settled 1763 End of the French and Indian war Mar 5, 1770 Boston Massacre Apr 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Oct 19, 1781 The battle of Yorktown Sep 17, 1787 The signing of the constitution Apr 30, 1789 President Washingtons inauguration Mar 14, 1794 The invention of the cotton gin 1803 Buying of the Louisiana Purchase May 14, 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition begins Sep 13, 1812 The Battle of Fort McHenry Feb 23, 1836 The battle of the Alamo Jan 31, 1865 The 13th amendment Apr 15, 1865 President lincoln’s assassination