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Period: Jan 1, 1215 to
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Roanoke Colony Founded
Sir Walter Raleigh founded the Roanoke Colony that mysteriously vanished in 1590, only 5 years after its creation. -
Jamestown Colony Founded
John Smith and 105 English settlers founded the first permanent colony in the Americas. It was believed that there was Gold in this New World. -
First Representative Assembly in the New World
The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly, was elected in Jamestown, VA -
Mayflower Compact Signed
An agreement to form a self-government was signed by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower. The next month, they reached shore at Plymouth. -
Providence, Rhode Island is founded
Roger Williams founded the Providence, RI colony to give freedom to choose peoples' own religion. -
Navigation Act of 1660
British Parliament passed the Navigation Acts, controlling trade between the colonies and England. They believed the money the colonies made should be given to the Mother Country. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led an uprising in Virginia because they were angry with Governor William Berkley's policies. Bacon and his followers burned down the Jamestown Colony. -
Pennsylvania Colony Founded
William Penn and many German colonists payed for lands near Philedalphia, which made up the Pennsylvania Colony. -
Salem Witchcraft Trials
In Massachusetts, three girls accused 20 "witches" that were then put on trial and mostly executed. -
Georgia Colony Founded
James Oglethorpe founded the Georgia Colony to block Spanish land expansion, and a place where debtors could start new lives. -
John Peter Zenger Trial
John Peter Zenger was found not guilty of libel and all charges were dropped after criticizing the British governor's actions. -
The Great Awakening
The revival of religious feeling in the American Colonies during the 1730s and 1740s. Many people thought they were losing focus with their God. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War began in 1754. Britain and the Native Americans defeated France in 1763. France gave up Canada and the Midwest. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act is passed by Parliament. Placed taxes on lumber, molasses, rum, and etc. in the colonies to pay war debts from French and Indian War. -
Stamp Act/Quartering Act
Stamp Act is passed by Parliament put taxes on official documents. Act was repealed in 1766. Quartering Act required colonists to house British Troops . -
Townshend Acts
Parliament passed Townshend Acts that placed taxes on tea, paint, paper, etc. In 1770, all duties were repealed with the exception of tea. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fired guns in Boston and killed 5 colonists. This event was later called by the Boston Massacre. -
Boston Tea Party
The Men of Liberty burned tea ships and threw tea overboard in Annapolis, Maryland. The first protest on tea taxes. -
First Continental Congress
First Continental Congress held in Philedalphia to talk about rebelling against the British. -
Virginia Convention
Patrick Henry said, "Give me Liberty or give me Death!" -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere and William Dawes rode to tell the Patriots that the British were coming. The first battles of the revolution. -
Continental Army Appoints Chief
George Washington is named Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published Common Sense to pursuade colonists to choose a side(Patriots or Loyalists) to support for the Revolution. -
France and Spain become Allies
After the Battle of Saratoga, France and Spain become America's allies. -
Declaration of Independance
Declaration of Independance is approved on july 4, 1776 and says, "That these united colonies are of right ought to be free and independant states." -
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation were adopted by Continental Congress, but were not put into affect until March of the next year. -
John Paul Jones
American ships defeated British Ships in North Sea Watersm. -
British Surrender
Lord Cornwallis and British troops surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. -
Treaty of Paris of 1783
Britain signed the Peace Treaty that gave America their Independance. -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Began the continual pattern of growth for the United States. Made the rules and steps to Statehood. -
Washington Inaugurated
George Washington was elected the First President of the United States of America. John Adams, the runner up in the election, became the First Vice President. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is entered into The Constitution. It gives citizens individual rights that cannot be taken away. -
Washington Inaugurated (2nd Term)
George Washington is elected President for the 2nd term, and John Adams is elected Vice President. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers in Pennsylvania protest the Liquor Tax of 1791. -
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington stepped down from office and made a president of a Farewell Address. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
Federalists passed these Acts to silence political opposition. -
Jefferson Inaugurated
Thomas Jefferson was elected the 2nd President of the United States of America. Aaron Burr was elected Vice President. -
Marbury v. Madison
The 1st Supreme Court Case to overturn a law. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were ordered to explore the Louisiana Territory. -
Steamboat Invention
Robert Fulton invented and successfully rode the 1st steamboat from New York City to Albany. Sparked the Industrial Revolution. -
War of 1812
Congress declares war with Britain after American sailors are impressed, blocked trade with France, and became allies with the Native Americans. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Oliver H. Perry defeated British fleet on Lake Erie. -
Maryland Invasion
British troops invaded Maryland and burned down the Capitol and White House. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner. After American victory at Lake Champlain, Britain and America signed a Peace treaty on December 24th. -
Florida Annexed
Spain ceded Florida to the United States. -
Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was enunciated by President James Monroe. -
Indian Removal Act
President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced the Cherokee Indians to walk to territory in the West, also called the Trail of Tears. -
Slave Rebellion
Nat Turner led a large group of Slaves to Virginia where they killed 57 white men. Nat Turner was caught and executed on November 11. -
Trail of Tears
The Fugitive Slave Act signed by President Andrew Jackson was put into effect, as more than 10,000 Cherokees walked to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. -
Telegraph Invention
Samuel F.B. Morse made the first successful telegraph which also sparked the Industrial Revolution. It said, "What hath God wrought!" -
Mexican War
Border clash between Texas and Mexico sparked Mexico declaring war against the United States. America won, and Mexico gave us Texas. -
Oregon Territory
Peace Treaty is signed with Britain, which gives us the Oregon Territory, -
California Gold Rush
Gold is found in California. 80,000 people came in search from all over the world. Sparked the Immigration Boom. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton led the Convention on Womens' Rights. -
Compromise of 1850
California became the 31st state. Slavery is forbidden. -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Breecher Stowe published Uncle Tom's Cabin, -
Republican Party formation
Opposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which gave settlers a right to go to Kansas and vote on Slavery-AntiSlavery. Became known as "Bloody Kansas". -
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Ruled the Missouri Compromise Unconstitutional. Said that slaves were not citizens of the United States of America. -
Harper's Ferry
John Brown and abolitionists seized U.S. armory and rebelled. Brown was caught and executed for Treason. -
Election of 1860
Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States of America. Southern states seceded. Major cause of the Civil War. -
Civil War Begins
Confederate States of America is formed and Jefferson Davis is President. South captures Fort Sumter, North blocks trading of the South. -
The Battle of Antietam
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War. The Union took over New Orleans, splitting the South in two. -
Emancipation Proclamation
All slaves are freed in the United States. Lincoln gives his Gettysburg Address, and the South surrendures at Vicksburg. -
Confederate Surrender
Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomatox Court House. The Civil War ends, with a Union Victory. -
Lincoln Assassination
John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincon in the head 5 days after the Civil War ends. Booth is caught and executed. -
14th Ammendment
14th Ammendment to the Constitution is ratified, giving citizenship to all American born people of any race. -
15th Ammendment
15th Ammendment to the Constitution is ratified, giving citizens of any race the right to vote on Government Representatives, -
American Red Cross Founded
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
