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Thomas Paine published Common Sense
Common Sense was a very popular pamphlet that stongly put the idea of independence from Great Britain in the mind of citizens. -
Betsy Ross made the American Flag
Betsy Ross made the first American flag with the 13 colonies represented in late May and the flag served as a referece for ur flag today. -
The Declaration of Independence was approved by congress
The United States of America declared independence form Great Britain and officially became a country -
The Great Fire of New York
The Great Fire of New York caused the British to gain occupation during the American Revolutionary War. -
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Camping in Valley Forge
The Continental Army went through severe conditions but with the help of General George Washington and General Von Steuben they became a mentally stronger army. -
Treaty of Alliance with France
France supplied aid for us in the American Revolutionary War and helped us win the war. -
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The Siege of Charleston
The British took control over Charleston and was in their conrol until the Treaty of Paris. -
The Articles of Confederation were ratified
Known as "the fist constituton", it later served as a base for the Constituion that we now know today. -
The Treaty of Paris
The official end of the American Revolutionary War. We gained independence and freedom for Great Britain. -
Shay's Rebelion began
Shay along with others protested aganist the economic conditions. It effected the Constitution because this was only one problem that happened under the Articles of Confederation. -
Constitution created
The Constitution is still used today and is the base of our government. -
George Washington became the president of America
George Washington was the very first president of the United States. -
The first bank of the United States opened
It was the beginning of our nation's banking system. -
Bill of Rights were ratified
These first 10 amendments of the constituion protect our liberty, natural rights, and property. -
Yellow Fever outbreak in Philadelphia
In the Summer of 1793, refugees from Caribbean Islands brought Yellow Fever and because of it, 2,000 people became infected and died before winter. -
First inoculation done
Edward Jenner created an immunity to Smallpox and changed the world medically. -
Library of Congress established
The Library of Congress is the largest rare book collection in North America today and serves as the research library for the our congress. -
Washington D.C. becomes the capital of the United States
Washington D.C. still remains our nation's capital and where our government is located. -
Lewis and Clark Expedetion began
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first transcontinental expedition in America. -
War of 1812 began
The most well-known song in America was the result of the War of 1812, The Star-Spangled Banner. -
Treaty of Ghent signed
The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 and restored boundaries between Canada and The United States. -
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Battle of the Alamo
Because of our lose in this battle, we had to fight for the territory we have today in Southwestern U.S. -
First mail delievery using Pony Express
The Pony Express was the first main system of delievering mail. -
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The Civil War
The Civil War was the only war in the United States that we have fought aganist eachother. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run was the bloodiest battle in American history up to that point and the first major battle in the American Civil War. -
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln issued the freedom of slaves. -
Lincoln was assassinated
Lincoln was the first president assassinated and it changed the protection of the presidents to come. -
The first trip of The First Transcontinental Railroad
The railway system helped the north win the Cicil War and it also transported goods more efficiently. -
Chicago Fire
The Chicgo fire was the largest disaster of the 19th cantrury and it made people more cautious in larger cities. -
Alexander Graham Bell invinted the telephone
We use his invention in our everyday lives to communicate more efficiently.
