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John Smith Powhatan 1607
It was located in Virginia. landed in an area inhabited by more than 15,000 Indians, members of some thirty tribes loosely united in a confederacy whose leader the settlers called Powhatan. this is important because it will change the weapons to more advanced tools, for the Indians -
Life in the Middle colonies 1664
It took place in the Dutch and the Swedes. England captured the Dutch colony of New Netherland. is important because the middle colonies served as important distribution centers in the English mercantile system. -
Bacon's Rebellion 1676
Beacons rebellion took place in Jamestown, Colony of Virginia
The Rebellion was triggered when a grab of Native American lands was denied. It was important cause it united black and white indentured servants with black slaves. -
1692 Witch Trial
The Witch trial was in Massachusetts Over 600 people were accused of witch crafting, and 20 were executed. It's important because the Witch trials contributed to changes in court procedures and rights to legal representation. -
Great Awakening between 1720
It was in the Colonies and the UK. The Great Awakening notably altered the religious climate in the American colonies. Ordinary people were encouraged to make a personal connection with God, instead of relying on a minister. The great Awakening paved the way for independence and the Constitution. -
Industrial Revolution 1750
transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, It is significant because it led to increased production and efficiency, lower prices, more goods, improved wages, and migration from rural areas to urban areas. -
French and Indian War 1754-1763
The French and Indian war was in Ney York, Pennsylvania, and Canada. The War provided Great Britain with Territorial gains in North America. And paying the war's expenses led to colonial discontent. The French and Indian war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Parris. -
Proclamation of 1763
It was located in the Appalachian Mountains. Declared by the British crown at the end of the French and Indian War in North America, mainly intended to conciliate the Native Americans by checking the encroachment of settlers on their lands. It created a boundary, known as the proclamation line, separating the British colonies on the Atlantic coast from American Indian lands west of the Appalachian Mountains -
Sugar act April, 5 1764
It was located in Great Britain. The Sugar Act retained a high duty on foreign refined sugar and prohibited the importation of all foreign rum. The Sugar Act was significant because it marked the first time Parliament levied a tax on the American colonies for the purpose of generating revenue. -
Stamp act Oct 7, 1765
It was held in New York. It was an act of the British Parliament in 1765 that exacted revenue from the American colonies by imposing a stamp duty on newspapers and legal and commercial documents. British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to help replenish their finances after the costly Seven Years' War with France. -
Townsend Act 1767
It was located in Boston. The Acts placed an indirect tax on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea, all of which had to be imported from Britain. The Townshend Acts would use the revenue raised by the duties to pay the salaries of colonial governors and judges, ensuring the loyalty of America's governmental officials to the British Crown. -
Boston Massacre march 5, 1770.
It was located on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. The Boston Massacre had a major impact between Britain and the American colonists. -
The Coercive Act 1774
It was located in the Colonies. The act authorized the Royal Navy Blockade of Boston Harbor. Coercive Acts were meant to break Massachusetts Bay and warn the other colonies of the consequences of rebellious behavior. -
Tea act 1773
It was located in Boston Massachusetts. The act granted the company the right to ship its tea directly to the colonies without first landing it in England, and to commission agents who would have the sole right to sell tea in the colonies. It showed Great Britain that Americans wouldn't take taxation and rallied American patriots across the 13 colonies to fight for independence. -
American Revolution 1775
Most of the Battles were fought in New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina. It started with the exchange of gunfire at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. It was the first successful democratic movement in modern history. -
The battle of Saratoga September 19, 1777
It was in New York. was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The Americans were defeated by the British army, but it lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war. -
The battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775
The battle happened in Massachusetts. the British defeated the Americans, but it boosted the enemies with confidence. The patriots proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord April 19, 1775
It was fought in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, and Lincoln. It was the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence August 2, 1776
It was signed in the Pennsylvania State House. the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
Valley Forge December 19, 1777
The valley forge took place in Washington. 11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from the disease. Valley Forge left a big impact in a good way because the troops emerged with a rejuvenated spirit and confidence as a well-trained fighting force. -
the article of confederation November 15, 1777
It took place in Philadelphia. It was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that was the first form of government. Established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain. -
Battle of charles march 29,1780
It was fought in Charles town. The American general ordered the city to bombard with shots. Charleston Burned down. lincoln had to surrender an entire American army, 500 men. -
The battle of King's Mountain October 7, 1780
It took place on a rocky hilltop in western south Carolina. The war between the parrots and the loyalist militants. Kings Mountain pitted Loyalist militia elements under the command of British major Patrick Ferguson against 900 patriots. -
Battle of Yorktown Spetember 28, 1781
They fought for 3 weeks it was fought in Virginia. it was the last major land battle of the Americans, and it lead to peace with the British and the signing of the treaty. of Paris. -
Treaty of Paris september 3, 1783
It took place in Paris. It ended the American revolutionary war. king Jorge 3 of Great Britain signed a treaty with Paris. -
The Land Ordinance of 1785
it was the method of creating townships and sections within townships that was used for all U.S. land after 1785. It laid out the process by which lands west of the Appalachian Mountains were to be looked at carefully and sold. -
Shay's Rebellion August 29, 1786
It started in Western Massechutes. Shay's rebellion was a series of violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts. The rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation. -
The Virgina Plan 1787
It took place at the Constitutional Convention. It outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The plan called for a legislature divided into two bodies the Senate, and the House of Representatives with proportional representation. -
Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787
It took place in Philadelphia. The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed. The constitution would produce the first written constitution for any nation in the history of the world. -
The Northwest Ordinance July 13, 1787
It was located North-West of the River Ohio. Was an organic act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States. It outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states. -
The Bill of rights 1791
It was written in new york, They were the first 10 amendments to our constitution. It's a demonstration of America's enduring commitment to self-improvement and striving to continuously form a more perfect union. -
President Adam 1797-1801
He served as the second president of the united states. led to the movement for independence. -
Election of 1800
The election was in Chicago Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election. And it was the fourth presidential election. It marked the first peaceful transition in power from one political party to another. -
Louisiana Purchase 1803
In the Louisiana territory, It was the western half of the Missipey River purchased in 1803 from France by the united states. It's significant because it marked the first major cession of land in a long series of expansions. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition May 14, 1804
it was located in St. Louis, Missouri It was the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase. It's significant because it mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains. -
Essex Junto 1804
It was in Massachusetts. It was a powerful group of New England federalists party lawyers, merchants, and politicians. It's significant because it advocated the acceptance of the us constitution and financial policies. -
SteamBoats 1787-1804
The first SteamBoat was made in France. John Fitch demonstrated the first steamboat, which had twelve paddles and was propelled by a steam engine. It's significant because They were used as methods of transportation in canals and other navigable waterways. -
Pike Expedition July 15, 1806
It was in Colorado. Was a military part sent out by President Thomas Jefferson and authorized by the united states government to explore the south and the west. It was the first official American effort to explore the western great plains. -
The Navel War 1812
combat in and on the seas, oceans, or any other major bodies of water. It's significant because the Union's sea power did not win the war, it enabled the war to be won. -
Roads 1817
The first road extended from Maryland to the Ohio River. The Nationa Road was the largest road-building project to occur before the 20th century, and it was a route of crushed stone. It's significant because it provided easier and quicker travel but also collected revenue for the states. -
Canals 1817
It was constructed in New York. They were man-made waterways, they let you connect cities by water and make inland transportation quicker and easier. It's significant because it led to growth in agriculture and the growth of the national markets. -
The Missouri Compromise March 2, 1820
It took place along Missouri's southern border. legislation admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a non-slave state at the same time. It's significant because it maintained a delicate balance between free and slave states. -
Election of 1824
It was decided in the house of representatives. John Quincy Adams defeated Andrew Jackson in 1824 by garnering more electoral votes through the House of Representatives. its significant cause its represents a watershed in American politics. -
Election of 1828
The election of 1828 was a campaign between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. It's significant cause It reintroduced the two-party system. -
industrial revolution 1830
It took place in Great Britain. It's the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines. Its significant cause it increased production and efficiency, lower prices, more goods, and improved wages. -
Indian removal act May 28, 1830
It was east of the Mississippi River, Authorizing the president to grant lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders. It's significant cause It freed more than 25 million acres of fertile, lucrative farmland to mostly white settlements in Georgia, and Florida. -
The Reform Movement 1830-1850
It took place in New England, Ohio, and Michigan. The Reform Movement focused on specific issues: temperance, abolishing imprisonment for debt, pacifism, antislavery, abolishing capital punishment. It's significant because it gave the rising urban middle classes more political power, while sharply reducing the power of the low-population districts. -
Panic of 1837
The panic of 1837 took place in Europe. Profits, prices, and wages went down, westward expansion stalled, and unemployment went up. Its significant cause it touched off a major depression. -
Compromise of 1850
admitted California to the United States as a “free” (no slavery) state but allowed some newly acquired territories to decide on slavery. It was happening in Washington D.C. Its significant because it allowed the addition of some free states and some slave states -
The Battle of Antietam September 17, 1862
The Union could stand against the Confederate army in the Eastern theater. It took place in Antietam Creek near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It's significant because it provided President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity he wanted to announce the Emancipation Proclamation. -
The Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863
It declared that all people who are held as slaves within the rebellion states should be free. It took place in Washington D.C. It's significant because It added moral force to the Union cause and strengthened the Union both militarily and politically. -
The battle of Gettysburg june 1863
It was to invade the north and bring the civil war to a swift end. It's significant because it involved the largest number of casualties and is often described as the war's turning point. The union won -
the transcontinental railroad 1863-1869
It was built in Promontory Summit, Utah it was a 1,911-mile continuous railroad line constructed that connected the existing eastern U.S. Its significant because it revolutionized travel, connecting areas of the Western United States with the East. -
Election of 1864
Abraham Lincoln defeated George B. McClellan by a margin of 212-21 in the electoral college. It's significant because it was the last election of a Republican or Democrat not winning -
Farragut Attacks Mobil Aug 5, 1864
Took 18 ships past the confederate forts defending Mobile Bay. Its Significant because Farragut blocked people from Mississippi to use any part of the Gulf of Mexic -
the credit mobilier scandal 1864-1867
It was located in the eastern portion of the First transcontinental railroad. Crédit Mobilier was a sham construction company chartered to build the Union Pacific Railroad by financing it with unmarketable bonds. It's significant because it established Crédit Mobilier of America as a symbol of post-Civil War corruption -
The Battle of little bighorn june 25, 1876
was fought along the ridges, steep bluffs, and ravines of the Little Bighorn River, in south-central Montana. pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. It's significant because marked the most decisive Native American victory and the worst U.S. Army defeat in the long Plains Indian Wart. -
The Rise of AFL (American Federation of Labor) 1886
The Rise of AFL marked the beginning of a continuous large-scale labor movement in the United States. Member groups comprised national trade or craft unions that organized local unions and negotiated wages and hours. It's significant because smart leadership, patience, and realistic goals made life better for the hundreds of thousands of working Americans it served. -
The Annexing Hawaii July 7, 1898
It took place in Hawaii, the United States officially annexed The Hawaiian islands. It's significant because it extended U.S. territory into the Pacific and highlighted results from economic integration and the rise of the United States as a Pacific power. -
American Imperialism 1898-1914
it took place in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. American Imperialism was the expansion of American political, economic, cultural, media, and military influence beyond the boundaries of the United States. It's significant because It helped develop global defense support. -
The Platt Amendment May 22, 1903
It took place in Guantanamo Bay coaling stations in Cuba. The Platt Amendment was a treaty between the U.S. and Cuba that attempted to protect Cuba's independence from foreign intervention. It's significant because it attempted to protect Cuba's independence from foreign intervention. -
The Great Migration Begins 1910-1940
It took place in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh. had Black southerners move to northern and midwestern cities. Men were sent off to Europe to fight, leaving their industrial jobs vacant. It's significant because it escapes racial violence, and pursues economic and educational opportunities. -
The Germans Sink the Lusitania May 7, 1915
It took place in Ireland. A german submarine sank the Lusitania. British cruise liner traveling from New York to Liverpool, England. It's significant because it caused international rage and helped turn public opinion against Germany. -
German Submarines Go Into Action February 1915
was around the British Isles and in the Mediterranean. German torpedo-armed submarines prepare to attack any and all ships, including civilian passenger carriers, said to be sighted in war-zone waters. Its significant because it destroy neutral ships that were supplying the Allies. -
The Stock Market crash 1929
It was a sharp decline in U.S. Industrial Average dropped from 305.85 points to 230.07 points, representing a decrease in stock prices of 25 percent. It's significant because it led to the Great Depression. -
The Election of 1928
It was held in Huston Texas. Republican Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover defeated the Democratic nominee, Governor Al Smith of New York. Its significant because Hoover won a third straight Republican landslide and made substantial inroads in the traditionally Democratic Solid South by winning several states -
The Great depression 1929
It took place in the United States. It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from the stock market crash of 1929 to 1939. Its significant because It transformed national politics by vastly expanding government, which was increasingly expected to stabilize the economy and to prevent suffering. -
The Dust Bowl 1930
It took place in the western third of Kansas, southeastern Colorado. The Dust Bowl was a large dust storm that was caused by plant growth. Which led to a lot of animals and people dying. its significant because of the crushing economic impacts of the Great Depression and drove many farming families on a desperate migration in search of work and better living conditions. -
New Deal 1933
The New Deal was a series of programs and projects instituted during the Great Depression by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to restore Americans' prosperity. It's significant because it restored a sense of security as it put people back to work. -
World of War 2 sep 1 1939
It took place in Europe, East Asia. WW2 was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Its significant because the total military and civilian deaths are estimated at 70 to 85 million, about 3% of the global population during that time. -
The Fall of France May 10, 1940
It was in France. The French Campaign and the Fall of France was the German invasion of France during the Second World War. On 3 September 1939, France declared war on Germany following the German invasion of Poland. Its significant because it is one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history. -
Attack on pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since early 1941 the U.S. had been supplying Great Britain in its fight against the Nazis. Its significant because the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since early 1941 the U.S. had been supplying Great Britain in its fight against the Nazi. -
The D.O.I of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam September 2, 1945
Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independent Democratic Republic of Vietnam in Hanoi's Ba Dinh square. It was significant because Vietnam has the right to be a free and independent country. -
Cold War March 12, 1947
It happened all around the world with geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their allies. Its significant because it resulted in anti-communist and international incidents that led the two into nuclear disasters. -
The Truman Doctrine March 12,1947
It took place in Greece and Turkey. It established that the United States provides political, military, and economic assistance around the world. It's significant because It reshaped the U.S. foreign policy away from where it usually stands. -
The Marshall Plan April 3, 1948
It was in Western Europe. It was a U.S. program helping Western Europe following the devastation of WW 2. It's significant because it provided a lot of capital and materials that enabled Europeans to rebuild the continent's economy. -
Brown v. Board of Education Dec 9, 1952
It began in Topeka, Kansas. It was the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. Its significant because It signaled the end of legalized racial segregation in the schools of the United States. -
Vietnam War November 1, 1955
The Vietnam War was a conflict between US and Vietnam. it was fought to prevent a communist takeover. It's significant because it authorized a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of military force in Southeast Asia. -
Martin Luther King 1957
Martin Luther King was president in 1957, at the white house. MLK wanted to achieve equal rights for Black Americans. He is significant because he gave amazing speeches that are not forgotten like "I have a Dream". He also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. -
Malcolm X June 1964 civil rights leader
Malcolm X was an African American religious leader and civil rights activist who spoke about the need for Black empowerment and advocated for the adoption of Islam within the Black community as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam. He was a political activist and is most well known for his work as a leader during the civil rights movement in America -
Anti War Movement August 1964
The movement was demanding an end to the military intervention in Vietnam. It's significant because it pressured American leaders to reconsider its commitment. -
Great Society Janurary 1965
President Johnson's agenda for Congress in January 1965 to aid education, attack on disease, Medicare, urban renewal, beautification, conservation,and fight against poverty. Its significant because Johnson's efforts helped establish greater civil and voting rights, greater environmental protections, and increased aid to public schools. -
My Lai massacre march 16, 1968
it was a war crime committed by the United States involving the mass murder of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians by the United States Army. It's significant because it was one of the darkest days in the nation's military history. -
pentagon papers june 13, 1971
The Pentagon Paper was a top-secret history of the Vietnam War. Its significant because it exposed mistakes, lies, and illegal actions of government officials regarding the war. -
First Gulf War 1990-1991
It was fought between Iraq and a coalition of 35 nations led by the United States, following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The war was marked by intense military operations, including air strikes and ground combat. Its significant because it helped to exorcise the ghost of Vietnam. -
Collapse of Soviet Union 1991
Marked the end of the cold war and the dissolution of the worlds first communist state.The Soviet Union was compromised of 15 republicans which became independent. It was significant because it had an impact on global politics. -
Creation of NAFTA 1994
The creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. it created the world's largest free trade zone. NAFTA was a trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that eliminated tariffs and other trade barriers
between the three countries. Its significant because it was a way to open up free trade -
Oklahoma City Bombing April 19, 1995
The bombing targeted the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. The explosion was so powerful that it could be up to 55 miles away and destroyed or damaged over 300 buildings within a 16-block radius. Its significant because The attack prompted a massive
investigation by law enforcement agencies, which ultimately led to the arrest and conviction of McVeigh and Nichols.