U.S. HISTORY By Isaac Rios Aug 3, 1492 Columbus 1st voyage (year) May 14, 1607 The year Jamestown was settled. 1763 End of French and Indian war Mar 5, 1770 The 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 1793 The invention of the cotton gin 1803 Buying of the Louisiana Purchase 1806 Lewis and Clark expedition begins May 1804 to September 1806 Sep 13, 1814 The Battle of Fort McHenry Feb 23, 1836 The battle of the Alamo Jan 31, 1865 The 13th amendment Apr 14, 1865 President lincoln’s assassination