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Jan 1, 1500
Roots of the American People
When Asians crossed the land bridge, many people came into America and began to colonize North America. -
Europe Looks Outward
Explorers from European countires, such as Christoper Colombus, began to explore the New World. -
Colonies Take Root
English colonists begin to set up colonies in North America. -
Life in the Colonies
Trade and slavery begin to rise in the 13 Colonies. -
Road to Revolution
American begins a revolution against Britain for its independence. -
American Revolution
America wins the war and becomes the United States. -
Creating the Constitution
The Articles of Confederation had failed, so the Constitution is brought into play. -
Launching a New Nation
The American government is fully established. -
Era of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson becomes the President of the United States. -
A Changing Nation
Andrew Jackson makes many changes to the United States. -
North and South Take Different Paths
The Industrial Revolution takes hold of America. -
An Age of Reform
Many reforms take place in America, as well as the split of the North and South. -
Westward Expansion
America takes Manifest Destiny and spreads to the West. -
A Nation Divided
The Confederacy is born, and trying to tear the United States. -
The Civil War
America's bloodiest battle takes place to determine the fate of the United States.