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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Zeynep US History Timeline
This timeline contains the main events in US history between the years of 1754-1877. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was fought to decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America. France and its colonists and Indian allies fought against Britain, its colonists and Indian allies. -
Boston Massacre
There was a lot of tension between Americans and Britain, which resulted with this massacre. Five colonists were murdered by the troops. (Source:https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre) -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a tax protest by colonist merchants. They dumped 45 tons of tea to the ocean. (Source:https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party) -
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence declared Americans' independence from the British. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the French and Indian war. France gave up all its territories in mainland North America. (Source:https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris) -
The Signing of the Constitution
The United States signed a constitution in the Philadelphia Convention and officially became a federal republic. -
George Washington Became President
George Washinton was elected as the first president of the Unites States. -
The Louisiana Purchase
France sold a big amount of land that they had in North America that doubled the size of the United States. -
Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves
The founders of the United States signed an act that ended the importation of new slaves into the United States. This was important as it was a step towards abolishing slavery as a whole. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was about France and Britain being at odds and America's trading vessels getting destroyed. American troops were effected by both countries. -
The African Methodist Episcopal Church
The first all-black church that was formally put together. This was important as because of segregation, blacks were not allowed to go to white churches. -
Jackson Becomes President
Andrew Jackson, an American soldier, lawyer, and politician who served as the seventh president of the United States. (Source:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Jackson) -
The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was signed and executed by President Andrew Jackson, which allowed him to distribute lands west of the Mississippi in trade for Indian lands. A few tribes went peacefully, but many resisted the relocation policy. This act resulted in many deaths of indigenous tribes. (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears) -
The Lone Star Republic
The Republic of Texas was bordered by Mexico and America. It is now commonly referred as Mexican-Texas. They declared its independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution in 1835–1836. It came to an end in February 2, 1846. (Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Texas) -
The Wilmot Proviso
The Wilmot Proviso was an unsuccessful bill in the United States Congress to abolish slavery in lands acquired from Mexico in the Mexican–American War. (Source:https://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war/wilmot-proviso) -
Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush was a gold rush that started when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The gold brought approximately 300,000 people to California from the rest of the United States and elsewhere. (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/gold-rush-of-1849) -
Abraham Lincoln Becomes President
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He led the country through the American Civil War, which was one of the biggest crises throughout the history of America. (Source: Britannica) -
US Civil War Begins
The American Civil War was a civil war in the US that was fought between northern and southern states that voted to secede. The southern stated wanted to form the Confederate States of America. The war lasted for four years. (Source:https://www.britannica.com/event/American-Civil-War) -
Emancipation
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1 January, 1863 to abolish slavery. (Source: Brittanica) -
Start of Reconstruction
The reconstruction era started after the end of civil war, the era would continue to change many aspects of United States. (Brittanica) -
Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln was assassinated by a stage actor named John Wilkes Booth while attending a play. (Source:History.com) -
End of Reconstruction
Reconstruction ended with the contested Presidential election of 1876, which put Republican Rutherford B. Hayes in office. (Wikipedia)