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At this time, Europeans arrived in America. They began to settle/colonize it. https://www.worldhistory.org/European_Colonization_of_the_Americas/ -
This is a timeline of the events of US history. It goes from 1492 to 1877.
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The idea of democracy was introduced. This was after the General Assembly became a bicameral body. https://www.ushistory.org/us/2f.asp -
The Treaty of Paris was a crucial document. It was the end of the French and Indian War AKA Seven Years' War. https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Paris-1763 -
He was a French settler. The diversity of the American colonies was very shocking to him. https://www.ushistory.org/us/7f.asp -
They met in Philidelphia. This meeting had one leader from each of the 13 colonies, except for Georgia. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/continental-congress/ -
This separated the United States from England once and for all. It established the US as its own country. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence -
Taxes were very high. A farmer named Daniel Shays took control of the rebellion of farmers. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/shays-rebellion/ -
This election took place between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson won, and was able to make it unite the country. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thomas-jefferson-aaron-burr-and-the-election-of-1800-131082359/ -
This election marked the collapse of the Republican-Federalist party. John Quincy Adams was elected when there was a tie between him and Andrew Jackson, so speaker of the house Henry Clay had to make a decision. Clay made a deal with Adams, this was known as the Corrupt Bargain. https://www.ushistory.org/us/23d.asp -
For the past 30 years, the idea of industry and industrial progress has been blooming. This moves the start of the Industrial Revolution. https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/united-states-history-primary-source-timeline/rise-of-industrial-america-1876-1900/overview/ -
Abolitionism started when the morals of slavery were criticized. It made people start to question/disapprove of slavery. https://www.britannica.com/topic/abolitionism-European-and-American-social-movement -
This war was based on America trying to obtain the land that was owned by Mexico. Eventually, the conflict was settled with the Treaty of Guadalupe. The treaty made it so America got Texas, New Mexico, and California, while Mexico was paid $15 million. https://www.britannica.com/event/Mexican-American-War -
Called The Seneca Falls Convention. It was started via a 'call' in the newspaper. https://www.nps.gov/articles/declaration-of-sentiments-the-first-women-s-rights-convention.htm -
Harriet Tubman helped many slaves become free. During this decade, she freed approximately 300 slaves. https://www.ushistory.org/us/28c.asp -
The compromise of 1850 was a series of bills relating to slavery. They were designed by Henry Clay "The Great Compromiser," and there were five of them. These bills set laws on where and how slavery was allowed, and when not. https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/compromise-of-1850 -
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln on this day. It made it so all the slaves within the Confederate states were free. https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation -
Nationalism means identifying and supporting your country. While this has come up before in US history, this time is when it was cemented. https://www.britannica.com/topic/nationalism -
The fourteenth amendment of the US constitution was approved on this day. It states that "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;..." https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment#:~:text=No%20State%20shall%20make%20or,Section%202. -
Andrew Johnson was the first president in history to be impeached. It happened because he was the last thing standing in the way of further progressions in equality. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/grant-impeachment/ -
American Identity is an idea that took place at the start of the country and has flourished since then. It was motivated by things like the Constitution, banning slavery, and it represents equality for all. https://americanhistory.si.edu/treasures/american-identity