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A timeline for US History Summer course on VHS with a timespan of 1492-1877. This will be a collection of events throughout the period.
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In the early days of Jamestown's settlement, an unfortunate event occurred with the arrival of the first African slaves. These individuals were forcibly brought to the colony against their will, marking a tragic and unjust beginning to their presence in this new land. -
Social Contract Theory is an idea that suggests people make an agreement to follow rules and laws for the betterment of society. It's like a social agreement where everyone basically promises to follow the laws and morals so that we can live in close proximity peacefully. -
The Stamp Act was an unjust and burdensome tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies. It ignited widespread resentment and protests among the colonists, who believed it infringed upon their rights and representation. -
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a national holiday in the United States that commemorates the country's declaration of independence from British rule on July 4, 1776. Now, it is typically celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and gatherings that highlight patriotism and the appreciation of American history and values. -
The Treaty of Paris was a significant agreement that ended the Revolutionary War between the United States and Great Britain. It established new boundaries and acknowledged the independence of the United States, marking a turning point in American history. -
Delaware ratified the Constitution first among the original thirteen states expressing its approval and acceptance of the newly proposed governing document before any other state did. Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution on December 7, 1787, marking a momentous step in the creation of the United States as a unified nation. -
Modern federalism in the United States is a system where power is divided between the national government and state governments, allowing each level to have its own responsibilities and authority. This arrangement helps maintain a balance of power and promotes cooperation and coordination between different levels of government. -
It's a collection of ideals that include the rule of law, equality, freedom, hard work, and individualism. This remained the central idea that formed the American identity.
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President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling the size of the United States and expanding westward. -
The United States fought against Great Britain, primarily over issues like trade restrictions, impressment of American sailors, and British support for Native American resistance. The war ended inconclusively but solidified American national identity and increased domestic manufacturing. -
This legislation aimed to maintain a balance between free and slave states in the expanding United States. It admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, while also drawing a line (36°30') across the Louisiana Territory, establishing a boundary for future slavery. -
Andrew Jackson became president of the United States in 1829 after winning the presidential election. His presidency marked a significant shift in American politics and ushered in the era of Jacksonian democracy.
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A form of ethnic cleansing that was done by President Andrew Jackson. He forced about 60,000 Native Americans out of their homes, leaving them displaced.
https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears -
This term was coined by a newspaper editor. However, the phrase means how the US thought it was their duty to fulfill their destiny fo taking over the continent.
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The Mexican War finally ended with the United States and Mexico signing a treaty. In the treaty, California, the state of gold, was given over to the USA. -
The Emancipation Proclamation was made by President Lincoln in 1863, was a big moment in the Civil War. This proclamation declared enslaved individuals in Confederate territories to be forever free. This finally gave slaves their unalienable rights that they were supposed to have since the beginning.
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The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in 1863, and turned out to be a fairly major event. It was interesting to learn that this battle was the deadliest of the war and also ended up in a Union victory. It managed to stop the Confederate’s, which ended up boosting the Union’s spirits to help them fight better later on.
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Reconstruction was the period after the American Civil War when they tried to rebuild and reintegrate the Southern states back into the Union. It was to address issues of slavery, civil rights, and the political and social rights of newly freed African Americans.
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This amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the country, effectively ending legal slavery in the United States. It was also finally recognizing the idea that people of any race shouldn't be denied their inalienable rights. -
This was the very first president to be impeached. He was mostly impeached because he was viewed as a threat to the Reconstruction because of his political beliefs.
(section 35b.)