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Period: 1492 to
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This timeline represents the major events in United States History. It includes its origins and the beginnings of its modernization. -
Colonization
Colonization is the process of establishing control over the indigenous people of an area for benefit. Without this idea the British would have never taken control of North America and it would have never become the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/exploration-of-north-america -
Founding of Jamestown
In 1607, over 100 men and boys arrived in North America to begin the first English settlement. On May 13, they chose Jamestown, Virginia which was named after King James. https://www.history.com/topics/jamestown -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event in which British Army opened fire on a group of protesters after allegedly being attacked. This event allowed for Boston to unite the rest of the colonies against the British for the revolution. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence was a formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain. It lead to the British fighting the colonies which resulted in the American Victory and establishment of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Federalism
Federalism is the mixed form of government, combining a general government with regional governments such as state into a single political system. This was the idea that took shape during the formation of the US government which even is seen today. http://www.ushistory.org/gov/3.asp -
Signing of the United States Constitution
The constitution was a framework of laws and principles that established the function, nature, offices, powers, and limits of the United States Government. https://www.history.com/topics/constitution -
Cotton Gin Was Invented
The cotton gin was a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber. This allowed for the suppliers to meet the worldly demand for cotton. https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/cotton-gin-and-eli-whitney -
Louisiana Purchase
President Thomas Jefferson buys the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. This doubles the size of the United States and provides a large area to the west of the country for expansion. https://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase -
Louis and Clark Reach Pacific Ocean
Explorers Lewis and Clark map out areas of the Louisiana Purchase and eventually reach the Pacific Ocean. https://www.history.com/topics/lewis-and-clark -
Congress bans the importation of slaves from Africa.
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Embargo Act
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United State Congress December 22, 1807. It banned American ships from trading with foreign ports which helped make the United States self-sufficient and more powerful in the long run. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Embargo-Act -
War of 1812
It was a war between the military powers of the U.S. and Britain but the US emerged victorious. They fought in a standoff against England without any assistance of any other nation. The US was now taken seriously by nations of the world. https://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812 -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle showed Jackson's military might which led a lot of people to support him. This also increased nationalism in the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-new-orleans -
Indial Removal Act Signed
Jackson signs the order to remove the Native Americans and in turn caused what was known as the trail of tears. https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Lincoln freeing slaves in all regions of the United States including the South. -
Battle of Gettysburg
Largest battle of the American Civil War as well as the largest battle ever fought in North America, involving around 85,000 union men and approximately 75,000 Confederate soldiers. There was an estimated 46,286 casualties. -
Racism
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. This idea spurred things like slavery and the Civil war in the States. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/22/books/review/a-history-of-race-and-racism-in-america-in-24-chapters.html -
Impeachment
A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office. Andrew Johnson was almost impeached by senate. This idea proves the idea of checks and balance.
