US History

  • May 28, 1492

    Exploration

    Columbus Discovers the Island South of North America
  • Jamestown Established

    The Virginia Company of London send a group of Nobleman to settle in the New World.
  • Mayflower Sails

    The Pilgrams land in Plymouth to escape Religious persecution in England. Sign the Mayflower Compact while in route.
  • Declaration of Independence

    The colonies ban to gether and declare their independence from Great Britain. Starting the Revolutionary War.
  • U.S. Constitution

    The U.S. Constitution is ratified, establishing our system of government.
  • Civil War

    Civil War begins after South Carolina succeeds from the Union.
  • Civil War Ends

    The Civil War ends, reuniting the Union. Abraham Lincoln is assasinated.

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