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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus in America
In 1492, Columbus would arrive in the Americas landing in various Caribbean islands. He would also go onto to explore South American coasts. This would mark the beginning of European involvement on the Continent. -
Jamestown Founded
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Established by the Virginia company of London it was briefly abandoned for unknown reasons. -
Pilgrims in America
in 1620 the Pilgrims left England to come to the Americas. Labeled separatists, they would sail to the Americas on the Mayflower eventually settling in Plymouth. -
Seven Years War
One of the first world wars, the seven years war was fought between England and France as well as their respective allies. The war would last until 1763 and result in English victory. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was a tax passed on all legal and commercial documents. This resulted in large scale protests against the British Crown. -
Tea Act
In an attempt to increase revenue the British parliament would pass the tea act not allowing the colonies to buy cheaper Dutch tea. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a protest that occurred at Griffin's Wharf resulting in the dumping of 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
Revolutionary War
The American Revolution took place from 1775 to 1783 and was fought between the colonists and the British Empire. The ultimate outcome was independence for the colonists. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence is a political document that announced the colonists separation from the British Empire and wish for independence. -
Battle of Yorktown Ends
The battle of Yorktown was a major battle between the British and colonists that would lead to the surrender of the British army. -
Three-fifths Compromise
The Three-fifths Compromise was a compromise reached among state delegates during the 1787 United States Constitutional Convention due to disputes over how enslaved people would be counted when determining a state's total population. -
Constitution Signed
The U.S. Constitution is the fundamental framework of America's system of government. It lays down the powers and limits of the central government and each of its branches. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
The bill of rights is a list of fundamental rights each citizen is entitled too, such as the freedom of speech. -
Louisiana Purchase
in 1803 America would purchase land from France that would essentially double the size of the country. -
Andrew Jackson's Election
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States and would be responsible for many atrocities such as the Trial of Tears. -
Mexican American War Starts
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico stemming from the annexation of Texas. -
Fugitive Slave Act
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was part of the Compromise of 1850. The act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state. -
Raid on Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry Raid was an attack led by abolitionist John Brown on a federal Armory ultimately leading to his death. -
Lincoln's Presidency
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who would eventually end up leading the Union to Victory in the Civil War. -
Civil War
The US Civil War was a conflict fought between the Northern and Southern states of America. While the South would eventually lose, it would leave permanent scares on America.