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The first colony; Jamestown
The first colony in America setting the stage for future colonies in America. -
The French and Indian War
A war between Britain and the colonies versus the french and Indians. Britain won the war but the treaty resulted in a line that the colonies couldn’t pass to expand and the debt from the war caused increased taxes for the colonies -
The Colonies begin boycotting/Protesting
Colonists start refusing to buy British goods out of protest towards the taxes and even throw millions dollars worth of tea over shipments; The Boston Tea party -
Lexington and Concord
The beginning of the American Revolutionary war being the first battle -
Declaration of Independence
The final draft of the declaration of independence is approved -
Battle of Saratoga
A turning point in the war where the french join the revolution on the American side -
The Siege of Yorktown
The final battle of the revolutionary war where the British are trapped in Yorktown by Washington’s forces causes them to surrender and ending the war. -
The Revolutionary war is over
The treaty of Paris is signed the the 8 year war is over. -
George Washington Becomes the First Official President of the USA
Washington becomes the first president of the US for 8 years setting an example of how the presidency will work in the future -
The War of 1812
The second war between the US and Britain begin and lasts for three years when the US wins -
Lincoln Becomes President
The election of Lincoln the 16th president sparks the civil war causing already 7 states to leaves the union before Lincoln was even sworn in. -
The Civil War Begins
The war between the north and the south begin -
Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
The official signing of the emancipation proclamation is signed and slavery is illegal -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The bloodiest battle in the Civil war causing the deaths of over 50,000 soldiers in a three day period. -
The Civil War Ends
Robert E. Lee surrenders his forces to the union and the war comes to an end
