-
Period: 1492 to
1492-1877
my history class vhs timeline. Please enjoy! -
french and Indian war
The treaty of Paris is signed and the French and Indian war has ended. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/french-and-indian-war -
revolutionary war
War against the British for American freedom. Declaration of Independence was signed and America was Deemed its own Nation. -
Paul Revere's ride
Paul Revere went around Lexington and concord warning people of the approaching British.
https://www.paulreverehouse.org/the-real-story/ -
the official signing of the declaration of independence
The official signing of the declaration of independence
https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence -
george washington at valley forge
George Washington goes to valley forge with his troops to fight.https://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm -
Jeffersons exploration of the west
Jefferson begins the westward expansion movement by allowing people to move out further from what was originally accepted https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/jeffwest.html -
deleware ratifies constitution
Deleware becomes the first state to ratify the constitution
https://www.thoughtco.com/ratification-order-of-constitution-105416 -
Manifest destiny
Manifest destiny was a popular belief in America that American settlers were destined to settle in the west and expand. After industrialization Westward expansion nearly doubled. https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/manifest-destiny -
The war of 1812
Minor war fought between Great Britain and the US
http://www.ushistory.org/us/21e.asp -
westward expansion
Movement of settlers into the west. The Oregon Trail was a big example. Movement increased heavily after the purchase of the Louisiana purchase, especially the gold rush. It was somewhat influenced by manifest destiny. https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/westward-expansion -
President Jackson
President Jackson was president between 1829-1837, he was the 7th United states president and is the most well known for approving the trail of tears. All of his other accomplishments are overshadowed by his horrendous deeds. https://www.history.com/news/andrew-jackson-presidency-controversial-legacy -
the trail of tears
Mass genocide of Indian people approved by Andrew Jackson. Over 50% of the native population declined. he is considered a ruthless president and his marks are still left on society today. https://www.history.com/news/andrew-jackson-presidency-controversial-legacy -
Slave narrative
Slave narratives were biographies and also, helped the abolitionists movement by gaining sympathizers. It was a very popular form of literature with authors such as Frederic Douglass and Harriett Tubman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_narrative -
My bondage and my freedom
Frederic Douglas talks about his life as a slave and converts many people to abolitionism through his book. https://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/douglass55/douglass55.html -
confederacy
The confederacy was created shortly after President Lincolns inauguration. The states that have seceded created the confederacy and elected Jefferson Davis as their president. This was a major catalyst for the civil war. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/confederate-states-of-america -
The union
The union was anti-slavery and was the victor of the civil war. They fought for the unification of the US but also for the freedom of African Americans. The death toll for the soldiers was for every 1 union soldier lost the confederacy lost 2. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/confederate-states-of-america -
civil war
The civil war begins after the union declares war on the confederacy https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war -
The 13th 14th and 15th ammendment
The 13, 14, 15 ammendments allowed rights to former slaves. It was a breakthrough in the reconstruction movement, and it helped many African Americans. http://historytunes.com/13th%2014th%20and%2015th%20Amendments.php -
president Lincolns Assasination
President Lincoln was assassinated by the infamous John Wilkes Booth, a northern actor who supported the confederacy. It was a passion killing and Wilkes escaped for several days until he was captured and hung. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/abraham-lincoln-assassination -
reconstruction
The era of reconstruction in which Society was transitioning from treating African Americans as slaves, into treating them as citizens. Many regard reconstruction as a failure, however, it was considered a success. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
