U.S history By marlin24 Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Dec 31, 1877 history Apr 2, 1492 columbus settled in america Apr 4, 1607 john brown settled in jamestown Dec 16, 1773 boston tea party Apr 19, 1775 the revolutionary war began Jul 4, 1776 declartion of independence was signed Apr 11, 1783 the revolutionary war ended Apr 30, 1789 washington became president Apr 12, 1861 the civil war began May 10, 1865 the civil war ened