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Period: Aug 2, 1492 to
US History:VHS Summer: Ray Bailey
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Aug 5, 1492
The British Arrive
In 1492 the first British settlers arrived aboard the Mayflower. Most of the early colonists perished due to starvation, disease or indian warfare. Of the 104 colonists that settled Jamestown, only 38 survived. Later settlers learned the importance of farming to feed themselves. www.nationalhumanitiescenter.org -
Aug 1, 1493
The idea of land ownership
The largest differences between the indians and the settlers was the idea of land ownership. The settlers thought that they were buying the land by offering the Indians trinkets and the Indians thought the land was owned by no one person. This led to warfare between the two. Information www.ushistory.gov. Picture from www.pintrest.com/tribalimp/old-native-americanphotos -
The French and Indian War
Also called the 7 years war, it ended in 1763. This war Almost bankrupted the British monarchy and resulted in heavy taxation of the English people that spilled over to the American colonies.. Map of areas affected by the war was created by Hoodinski, created on January 29th, 2014. www.wilkipedia.org -
The Revolutionary War begins
Fought because the colonists were asked to pay taxes to help pay back the British for the French and Indian war; because the colonist didn't have a say in legislating themselves, and because the King tried to confine the settlers to a specific area. The war lasted eight years. Picture www.google.com/search?q=revolutionary+war. Content www.ushistory.org. -
Articles of Confideration
Originally drafted in 1777 the Articles of Confideration or the Articles of Confideration and Perpetual Union agreement as it was originally known, were not ratified by all 13 original states until 17t81. It gave congress control over diplomacy, printing money, resolving controversies between different states and limited power to create and maintain the Continental army. The Articles proved weak and were eventually replaced by the constitution. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articles_of_Confideration -
Shays Rebellion
Post-Revolutionary clash between the Massachusetts farmers who fought without pay and either lost their farms while they were away or were taxed excessively to pay for the war and the merchant class who felt the new country needed the taxes. Some elite politicans felt that it was ok to revolt against the king but not against the new government. www.calliope.org/shays/shays2.html -
The Constitution is signed
Members of the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia. The Constitutional Convention met because the citizens were dissatisfied with the Articles of Convention and because there was a need for a strong centralized gobernment. The Constitution was finally ratified in 1789. www.loc.gov/rr/program -
The Second Great Awakening Begins
The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival movement which began in 1795 and continued through 1835. It stimulated the establishment of many reform movements designed to remedy the evils of society. Many converts believed that the "Awakening" heralded a new millennial age. www.princton.edu -
George Washington dies
The first president, George Washington fought for the British in the French and Indian war. He lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Washington was president of the Constitutional Convention and was the only unanimously elected President by vote. www.americanhistory.about.com -
Jeffersonian Ideology
Jefferson, part of the democratic-Republicans, wanted people to rule more directly. He felt that central government should be frugal and simple. During his presidency he ended internal taxes, reduced the size of the army and navy and paid off the governments debt. Confident in the ability of the common man to govern to themselves, he felt that the states should govern more than the federal government. www.schmoop.com/jefferson-presidency/ideology.html -
The War of 1812
The war of 1812 , not popular, was divided along party lines. The Federalist in New England opposed the war because they produced goods that they wanted to with Britain.. Some of the reasons cited for fighting the war were; desire for control of Western Indian lands and the ability to trade through the port of New Orleans. James Madison was the 1st president to ask Congress to declare war. It lasted two and a half years. www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812 -
Andrew Jackson takes office
Andrew Jackson is elected as the 7th President of the United States. Jackson is called the first modern president because he believed he was a representative of all of the people and not just an executive. He was considered the "Champion of the Common Man." www.historynet.com/andrewjackson -
David Walkers Appeal
Though originally from the south, David Walker was an African American Abolitionist who wrote "An Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World", documents calling for slave revolt. Though he advocated violence, it is said that his intention was to instill black pride. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Walker -
Manifest Destiny
Spurred by the idea that the United States not only could but was destined to stretch from coast to coast Manifest Destiny was used to describe the great migration of settlers to the west. It was first coined by John L O'Sullivan in the July-August edition of the United States magazine. Spurred by nationalism, a feeling of personal and religious superiority, and the wish for land and wealth, Manifest Destiny best describes the migration west. www.history.com/topics/manifest-destiny -
Declaration of Sentiments
Based on the Declartion of Independence, the Declaration of Sentiments or the Declartion of Rights and Sentiments as it was originally written was an eartly womens rights act that was signed at Seneca Falls NY in 1848. Out of 300 attendees to the first womens rights convention, 68 women and 32 mensigned the document. www.princeton.edu~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Declart -
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was a series of 5 bills that were intended to deal with the spread of slavery to the terrtories in order to keep northern and southern interests in balance. It was authored by Henry Clay. Daniel Webster split the 5 parts into different laws and got them passed. www.britannia.com/.../compromise-of-1850. -
The South Secedes
Within months of Lincoln taking office, 7 states had seceded from the union. A provisional confederate government was set up in Montgomery Alabama. 11 slave states eventually seceded becoming the Confederate States of America. The Capitol was moved to Richmond Va. Hostilities truly began at Ft Sumnter in Charleston Harbor in Aril 12, 1861. www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war -
Lincoln Assassination
John Wilkes Booth, an actor and confederate sympathizer, fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The attack came only 5 days after the surrender of the Confederate Army Appomattox Court House, Virginia. General Lee's surrender of the southern army effectively ended the civil war. www.history.com/.../abraham-lincoln-assassination -
Presidential Reconstruction
Presidential Reconstruction was In 1864, Republican Abraham Lincoln chose Andrew Johnson, a Democratic senator from Tennessee, as his Vice Presidential candidate. Lincoln was looking for Southern support. He hoped that by selecting Johnson he would appeal to Southerners who never wanted to leave the Union. www.ushistory.org -
Radical Reconstruction
The Radical Reconstruction was when The Radical Republicans believed blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites. They also believed that the Confederate leaders should be punished for their roles in the Civil War. Leaders like Pennsylvania Representative Thaddeus Stevens and Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner vigorously opposed Andrew Johnson's lenient policies. A great political battle was about to unfold. http://www.ushistory.org/us/35b.asp
