US History: VHS Summer:Noey

By noeyv
  • Period: 1492 to

    US History:VHS:Noey

    This is my VHS US history timeline where I will be creating an active timeline of everything we go over and all the topics for this Sumer course.
  • Slavery start

    Slavery start

    It was thought to be this year when slavery started because the white lion brought 20 enslaved African Americans ashore to the British colonies of Jamestown Virgin
  • The treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian war. Establishing new borders for the new nation
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    This was a confrontation in Boston o march 5th which a group of 9 British soldiers shot 5 people out of a crowded that was verbally abusing them this was an event that helped shape American Identity
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The declaration of Independence issued on July 4th 1776 was the 13 American colonies severing the political connections to great Britain as a part of seeking Independence.
  • The Constitution

    The Constitution

    The constitution of the United States is the Supreme law of the United States of America.This new consititution replaced the outdated old one shaping a new American Identity.
  • Population growth

    Population growth

    The population at this time sky rocketed from 2.2 to 2.8 million all because people were moving closer to the Atlantic Ocean so they could ship out goods easier.
  • Erie Canal Constructed

    Erie Canal Constructed

    This Canal was constructed from 1817-1825 it stretched from Albany to Buffalo. This canal was known as the longest artificial waterway and the greatest public works project in North America.
  • Treaty of Chicago

    Treaty of Chicago

    The Treaty of Chicago officially gave the US the state of Michigan this treaty was signed by the Michigan territorial Lewis case.
  • Treaty of 1848

    Treaty of 1848

    Treaty of 1848 was a big accomplishment for the president Knox Polk. This treaty was put in place because the US wanted to own California and New Mexico.
  • The Clayton Butler Treaty

    The Clayton Butler Treaty

    This treaty was signed by the United States and the United Kingdom. This treaty was made in response of attempts to build Nicaragua Canal.
  • American Civil War

    American Civil War

    The Civil war was a war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy. The main cause of the war was the status of slavery and its expansion.
  • Slavery End

    Slavery End

    Slavery ended on December 18th 1865 when the 13th amendment was adopted as a part of the constitution.
  • The Great Chicago Fire

    The Great Chicago Fire

    This was a massive fire that burned throughout the Chicago city from October 8th to October 10th. This fire killed approximately 300 people and destroyed around 3.3 square miles of city.
  • Indian Wars Agreement

    Indian Wars Agreement

    this agreement was made by congress annexes Sioux and it was Indian land including the Black hills.