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Magna Carta
Granted rights to both Nobles and Freeman. -
Roanoke
Roenoke was the first attempt at a colony. It is known as the "Lost Colony" because it one day just disappeared. -
Jamestown Founded
Jamestown was the first permanent settlement in the "New World". -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly in the colonies. -
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower compact introduced Majority rule and Self-government. 1st agreement to form a self-government in the colonies. -
Rhode Island Founded by Roger Williams
RI was founded for religious freedom, by Roger Williams. -
The Navigation Acts
Passed by England to regulate colonial commerce to suit English needs. -
Bacon's Rebellion
When a war against the Native Americans was refused , Bacon and his followers started a rebellion against the government. -
Pennsylvania Founded
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn -
Salem Witch Trials
People were accused of being witches and put on trial and ultimately to their death. -
The Great Awakening
The Great Awakening was a religious renewal throughout the colonies. -
Poor Richard's Almanac
Ben Franklin published the first Poor Richards Almanac -
The Zenger Trial
The Zenger trial got us our first amendment rights. -
The Albany Plan of Union
Benjamin Franklin proposed the the Albany Plan of Union in order to organize the colonies. -
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian war began. -
Sugar Act
Placed duties on lumber, foodstuff, molasses and rum in the colonies. -
The Townshend Acts
Acts were passed in the colinies in order to raise revenues for England. -
The Boston Massacre
British soldiars shot into a group of colonists, killing Crispus Attucks and four other people. This was used as anti-British Propaganda. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and threw 342 chests of tea in the Boston harbor to protest the Tea Act. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were passed to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party. -
1st Continental Congress
In responce to the Intolerable Acts, 12 of the 13 colonies met to discuss civil disobediance. -
The Stamp and Quarting Act
These acts wer passed by Britain in the colonies and taxed certain goods and forced citizens to house british soldiers. -
"Give me Liberty or give me Death"
Said by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Convention. -
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
Paul Revere, William Daves and William Prescott rode to warn people that the british were coming. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine to promote independence as the right way to go. -
The Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson, this is the colonies declaring their independence from Britain. Approved July 4,1776 (Independence day) -
The Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point in the Revolution, which convinced the French to help us. (Along with the help of Ben-Jammin' Franklin) -
The Articles of Confederation
Adopted by the Continental Congressas the first government. -
John Paul Jones Defeats the Serapis
"I have not yet begun to fight~" (Famous naval battle cry) -
Surrender at Yorktown
Yorktown was the final major battle of the revolution. Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown -
The Treaty of Paris 1783
This treaty ended the Revolution. -
The Northwest Ordinance adopted by the Continental Congress
The Northwest Ordinance shows the orderly growth pattern for a territory to become a state. It also accelerated westward expansion. -
George Washington elected first president
Washington was elected the first president of the United States. -
Bill of Rights Went into effect
The Bill of Rights was put into the Constitution so that all the states would ratify the constitution. -
Cotton Gin
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney which increased slave labor. -
Washington's Farewell Address
Washinton's farewell addressed warned against permenant alliences with foreign powers. Also set a precedent. -
Louisianna Purchase
Napolean sold the U.S. Louisianna, which doubled the size of the U.S. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
These two men were ordered to explore what is now the northwest of the United States. Sacagawea helped them along the way. -
First Practical Steamboat Trip
Made by Robert Folton, this trip lasted 32 hours and got him150 miles away from his origianl destination. (New York City to Albany) -
War of 1812
This war was caused by 3 things:
.Britain siezing U.S ships
.Keeping 4,000 U.S sailors prisoner
.U.S stopped trade with Britain -
"Star Spangled Banner."
The burning of the capitol and white house inspired Francis Scott Key to write the song which became our national anthem. -
Missouri Compromise
Slavery was allowed in Missouri. Issues by Henry Clay -
Monroe Doctrine
This opposed European intervention, givin by James Monroe. -
Trail of Tears
Cherokee indians were forced to walk the Trail of Tears into the Indian Territory, -
Telegraph
The first message of Telegraph line was sent by Samuel F.B. Morse. (From Washington to Baltimore.) -
Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is the westward expansion into the United States -
Seneca Falls Convention
A women's rights convention led by Lucretia Mott and Elizibeth Cady Shanton -
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe -
Dred Scott Decision
It was decided that slaves were not citizens so they could not be free in free states. -
Abroham Lincoln elected president
Abroham Lincoln was elected the 16th president -
Confederate States of America formed
Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederacy. -
Civil War begins at Ft. Sumpter
This was the battle that began the war. -
Battle of Antietam
Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War. -
Amancipation Proclamation
This speech freed all slaves in rebelling areas. Givin by Lincoln. -
The Gettysburg Address
Abroham Lincoln's famous speech after the Battle of Gettysburg. -
Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomatox Courthouse
Robert E. Lee surrendered at the Appomatox Courthouse. -
Lincoln's Assassination
Lincoln was shot during a theatre performance, by John Wilkes Booth. -
13th Amendment
This amendment officially abolished slavery. -
14th Amendment
The states must provide equal protection to all people. Citizenship was provided for all people born or naturalized in the U.S. -
15th Amendment
This amendment said any race could vote. -
American Red Cross
Founded by Clara Barton.
