US History Timeline

By Zack_Bare
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus Discovers America

    Columbus finds a Bahamas archepligo and claims it, naming it "San Salvador".

  • The Settlement of Jamestown

    Jamestown is settled by a joint stock company, and its purpose is to pull in profit for the investors while creating a colony.
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    The French and Indian War

    Due to the tension from the Frontier's expansion into Indian territory, a war is sparked over claiming land, and was ended with the Treaty of Paris. (I couldn't find the exact dates)

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The people of Boston rebel against the heavy taxes imposed onto the imported and exported goods, and throw freshly shipped tea out into the ocean. Due to the consequences of the event, the event was called the "Boston Tea Act" to avoid insulting those who suffered losses.

  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    This was the first military revolution that drove the United States towards its announcement of its independence.

  • The Declaration of Independence

    America states its freedom from the rule of others, announcing itself as its own country.
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    The Battle of Yorktown

    The last major land battle of the Revolutionary War

  • The Constitutional Convention

    America writes down its original set of laws for citizens to abide by.

  • The invention of the Cotton Gin

    The Cotton Gin was invented, making it easier to process cotton and makes it a better crop to produce.

  • The Alien and Sedition Acts

    America begins enstating policies on immigration.

  • The Lousiana Purchase

    Louisiana and many other states are purchased from the natives, allowing the frontier to expand legally without conflict.

  • The War of 1812

    A war was sparked from the European countries attempting to boycott the import and export of American goods.

  • The Missouri Compromise

    Missouri is split territory for the civil war.

  • Andrew Jackson's Election

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    The Panic of 1837

    One of many American Depressions, lasting until the mid 1840s
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  • The Trail of Tears

    (no specific date) Native indians were forced out of America's territory as one of the early acts of Andrew Jackson.

  • Invention of the telegraph

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    The Mexican-American War

    Reinforcing immigration laws, America took Texas and New Mexico from the Hispanic community.
    (No Specific dates for Start nor end)

  • The Compromise of 1850

    A document signed to end political confrontation between slaves, America, and the community of Mexico
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    Fort Sumpter Firing

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    The Emancipation Proclamation

    (Unlike other January 1st dates, this one is actually the date rather than being ungiven)

  • Surrender at Appomattox Courhouse

    The Confederates surrender to the Union, ending the Civil War.

  • Abraham Lincoln's Assassination

    Lincon dun got shot, son.

  • Andrew Jackson Impeached

    Andrew Jackson was removed from the title of President of the United States

  • The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

    This was the day Amendments 13-15 were ratified.

  • The Organization of Standard Oil Trust

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    The monopoly of Rockefeller was divided and organized to multiple people.

  • The Pullman and Homestead Strikes

    Workers for large corporations go on strike for better working conditions and wages.
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    The Spanish-American War

    Spain's occupation of Cuba sparks a war with the United States.

  • Theodore Roosevelt is elected president!

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