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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus “Discovers” America
Columbus "discovered" America on August 3rd of 1492. Columbus first spotted land, that is now known as the Bahamas. -
Period: Aug 3, 1492 to
August 3 - Janurary 20
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Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot claims North America for England
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Jul 24, 1534
Jacques Cartier explores the Great Lakes and the the St. Lawrence River
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Apr 27, 1558
Virginia colony of Roanoke Island established by Walter Raleigh
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Captain John Smith explorer and founder of Jamestown
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Mayflower Compact
In 1620 the Mayflower Compact happened, the Mayflower Compact was the first government document by the Plymouth Colonly. It was written by colonist that are known today as Pilgrims. -
English Bill of Rights
On December 16th, 1689 the Parliement of England passed the Bill Of Rights, it allowed Freedom of Speech. -
Proclamation of 1763 by King George III
After the French and Indian War/Seven Years War, King Gorge III issued the Proclamation on October 7th, 1763 for Great Britain's North American empire and to help relations with North Americans through rights of trade, settlement, and land purchases on the western frontier. -
Stamp Act
The British Government felt that the colonies of Britian should be taxed to pay a portion of the military's primary beneficiaries, so all/many printed materials for the colonies would be produced on stamped paper in London, with a revenue stamp. The taxed items were things such as legal documents, magazines, newspapers and many other types of paper used throughout the colonies. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson in July, 1776. The Declaration is a written document of the Brittish' rights that all men are created equal and have the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was an agreement of the first 13 states that they legally would be estabilished as the United States of America's first constitution. -
Constitution
"The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States." -
Delaware Dec. 7, 1787
Delaware was claimed as U.S territory and became a state on December 7th of 1787. -
Pennsylvania Dec. 12, 1787
Pennsylvania was claimed as U.S territory and became a state on December 12, 1787 -
New Jersey Dec. 18, 1787
New Jersey was added to the Union December 18th of 1787 -
Georgia Jan. 2, 1788
Georgia was declared a state on January 2nd of 1788 -
Massachusetts Feb. 6, 1788
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Maryland
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South Carolina May 23, 1788
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire -
Population: 4 million
Census Population Number in 1790 was 4million. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is a list of things a person can is allowed against the crown. The Bill of Rights include:
* the right of petition,
* an independent judiciary (the Sovereign was forbidden to establish his own courts or to act as a judge himself),
* freedom from taxation by royal (executive) prerogative, without agreement by Parliament (legislators),
* freedom from a peace-time standing army,
* freedom [for Protestants] to bear arms for their defence, as allowed by law -
11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment was adopted to overrule theU.S Supreme Courts desision is "Chisholm v. Georgia, 2 U.S. 419" -
Population: 5.3 million
Census Population Number in 1800 was 5.3 million -
12th Amendment
The 12th Amendment allows a President and Vice President to be elected. -
Population: 7.2 million
Census Population Number in 1810 was 7.2 million -
Population: 9.6 million
Census Population Number in 1820 was 9.6 million -
Population: 12.8 million
Census Population Number in 1830 was 12.8 million -
Indian Removal Act (1838 Trail of Tears)
The Trail of Tears took place in 1831, Indians of Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), Seminole, and Choctaw nations were forced to leave their homelands in the United States and Walk to Indian Territory in southern parts of the U.S. Thousands of Indians died from diseases and the long walk to their new homes. -
Population: 17 million
Census Population Number in 1840 was 17 million -
Population: 23 million
Census Population Number in 1850 was 23 million -
Population: 31.4 million
Census Population Number in 1860 was 31.4 million -
14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment was adopted July 9th of 1868 to not allow state and local governments from taking people of their life, liberty, or property without certain steps being taken to ensure fairness between them. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment allowed African American men the right to vote on Feburary 3rd, 1870. -
Population: 38.6 million
Census Population Number in 1870 was 38.6 million -
Population: 50.1 million
Census Population Number in 1880 was 50.1 million -
Population: 62.9 million
Census Population Number in 1890 was 62.9 million -
Population: 76.2 million
Census Population Number in 1900 was 76.2 million -
Population: 92.2 million
Census Population Number in 1910 was 92.2 million -
16th Amendment
The 16th Amendment was passed by Congress on July 2, 1909, and ratified February 3, 1913 too established Congress's right to impose a Federal income tax. -
17th Amendment (direct election of United States Senators by popular vote)
"The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution established direct election of United States Senators by popular vote. The amendment supersedes Article I, § 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the Constitution, under which Senators were elected by State legislatures. It also alters the procedure for filling vacancies in the Senate, allowing for State legislatures to permit their governors to make temporary appointments until a special election can be held." -
18th Amendment (prohibits alcohol)
The 18th Amendment ban all use, manufacturing, and sale of alchohal. -
19th Amendment - Women’s Right to Vote
The 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18th, 1920. It allowed women the right to vote. -
Population: 106 million
Census Population Number in 1920 was 106 million -
Population: 123 million
Census Population Number in 1930 was 123 million -
1933 - 20th Amendment - Jan. 20 inauguration.
The 20th Amendment establishes when the federal offices' beginning and ending terms are. -
21st Amendment - Repeal 18th amendment.
The 21st Amendment repeals the 18th amendment, which means alchohal can now be manufactured, sold, and transported within the U.S. -
Population: 132 million
Census Population Number in 1940 was 132 million -
Population: 151 million
Census Population Number in 1950 was 151 million -
22nd Amendment - 2 term limit for President.
The 22nd Amendment allowed Presidents to have four years in office instead of two. -
Population: 179.3 million
Census Population Number in 1960 was 179.3 million -
1961 - 23rd Amendment - Wash. D.C. representation
The 23rd Amendment allows all citizins in the District of Colombia to vote for Presidents, Electors, and Vice Presidents. -
1964 - 24th Amendment - poll taxes illegal
The 24th Amendment was ratified on Janurary 23rd, 1964. The 24th Amendment bans Congress and the States from voting in federal elections. -
25th Amendment - presidential succession
On Feburary 23rd of 1967 the 25th Amendment was adopted, it states that the vacancy should always be filled in along with the presidental disabilities. -
Population: 203 million
Census Population Number in 1970 was 203 million -
1971 - 26th Amendment - 18 as voting age
The 26th Amendment was ratified on March 10th of 1971. The 26th Amendment states that all men and women age 18+ have the right to vote in the United States. -
Population: 226.5 million
Census Population Number in 1980 was 226.5 million -
Population: 248.7
Census Population Number in 1990 was 248.7 million -
27th Amendment - Congress salary changes take place in next term.
The 27th Amendment that was ratified on May 18th of 1992 prohibits any law that lowers or raises the salery of Congress Members, until the next year in office. -
Population: 281.4 million
Census Population Number in 2000 was 281.4 -
Population: 308.7 million
Census Population Number in 2010 was 308.7 million -
Connecticut
Connecticut was declared a state on Jan. 9th of 1788
