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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus arrived in the New World
Christopher Columbus set out enter the spice trade with Asia, but instead arrived by accident in America. -
First Colonists Settled in America
British colonists bagan settling in America in 1607. They came to America to escape the control of the British, and founded a new country based on freedom. There were only 13 colonies to begin with. -
First Great Awakening
The Great Awakening, which began in the 1700s, was a revival of strong religious feelings and beliefs. It emphasized the personal aspects of religion, which caused the power of churches to weaken. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was passed by Britain. It put heavy taxes on stamps and many other goods. The colonists were infuriated, because they came to America to be free from the British, and they had no representation in the taxes that they were being forced to pay. -
Boston Tea Party
In 1773 when Britain gave total control of the tea trade to a British company, colonists had a great loss of business. They were infuriated, and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to protest. -
Revolutionary War
Colonists were divided into two different sides during the American Revolution. There were the Patriots and the Loyalists. Patriots wanted freedom from the British, and the Loyalists supported the British. The British eventually surrendered, and the war ended in 1781. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence was passed on the fourth of July in 1776. It meant that America was officially indepentant from Britain. The fourth of July is still widely celebrated by Americans today as "Independece Day". -
Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening began at a time when slavery was still in affect. People began to realize that slavery may be morally and religiously wrong, and began to turn once again to religion for answers. This gave many slaves hope for their freedom. -
Market Revolution
The Market Revolution helped to shape America into what it is today. People began to work in factories for industries as opposed to producing goods by hand and by themselves. This was much more productive, therefore boosting the economy greatly. -
Louisiana Purchase Signed
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of America. It was a deal made under the control of Thomas Jefferson. The land that America received from the French was about 800,000 square miles, and stretched from the Mississisippi River to the Rocky Mountains. -
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was a convention fpr womens' rights. There, the Declaration of Sentiments was created. It illustrated womens' grievances about oppression. It was a huge step toward equality for women. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America. He is most known for passing the Emancipacion Proclaimation, which freed slaves. He was elected on the sixth of November in 1860, and served as president until April 18th, 1865 when he was shot and killed in a theatre. -
South Secedes from Union
Convinced they had lost their political voice, seven southern states seceded the union and formed the confederate states of America. This was a large factor leading to the civil war, which began in April of 1861. -
Civil War
The Civil War was a fight between the north and the south of America. It lasted from April 12th of 1861 until April 9th of 1865. The disagreement was over whether or not there should be a law against slavery. -
Homestead Act Passed
When the Homestead Act was passed in 1862, many people were drawn to settle in the west. The Homestead Act offered people a federal land grant. -
Slavery Abolished
After many years of African Americans being slaves in Ametiva, it was finally abolished in 1865 by President Lincoln when he passed the 13th amendment. -
Civil Rights Act of 1866
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 protected the. Civil rights and liberties of all people in the United States. -
First Railroad Built
The railroad had an enormous effect on American economy. Not only did it supply many with jobs, but it increased the transportation of both people and goods. The first one was buklynik 1869. -
Dawes Act
When the Dawes Act was passed in 1887, Native Americans reservations were broken up, and they were forced into white culture. Their best of their land was unfairly given to Americans. -
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution boosted American economy by supplying many with jobs and allowing big businesses to thrive. However both of these things also had negative effects. But, regardless of whether it was positive or negative, the Industrial Revolution that began in 1924 transformed America.
