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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
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The British had finally begun to take an interest in exploration after bringing down Spain's armada and in doing so have brought about a new era of English settlement in the New World. The settlers face many hardships in the New World, including conflicts with the Natives and extreme starvation. -
Jamestown
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144 men arrived in Virginia and established Jamestown, named after King James I. It was financed by The Virginia Company of London. -
House of Burgesses
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House of Burgesses established in 1619, in Virginia. Members were to meet at least once a year with their governor to decide local laws and determine local taxation. -
Melting Pot
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Germany arrival accelerated by the advertisements placed by William Penn. It promised religious freedom, economic opportunity and freedom from war. This is just one example of people coming to America due to this, which helped create the nickname for America, "The Melting Pot" -
French and Indian War
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1754-1763.
It was part of a larger conflict between Britain and France, who had aid from the Natives. Also known as the Seven Year's War. However, due to the British taxation of the colonists, the colonies became more upset with the British. -
Quartering Act
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Part of The Intolerable Acts. Colonies were expected to provide supplies to the British troops In 1766, public houses and unoccupied buildings were also to be provided for the troops. -
Massachusetts Government Act
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Part of the Intolerable Acts. This gave the British more control over the colonies as it annulled the Charter of the Colonies. -
Quebec Act
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Part of the Intolerable Acts. This extended the Canadian borders to cut off the Western colonies of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia. -
The Administration of Justice Act
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Part of the Intolerable Acts. The British could not be tried in the courts while in the colonies for capital crimes. They would have to be sent back to Britain and tried there. -
Boston Port Bill
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Part of the Intolerable Acts. The port of Bostom was closed to colonists until the damages from the Boston Tea Party were paid for. -
First Continental Congress
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The Americans were driven to union even more so due to the Intolerable Acts. They came together to protest the Acts and the attendance was nearly flawless. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
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While not a technical victory for the Americans, it served as an important morale booster as the colonists had inflicted heavy casualties on the British forces. -
The Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Jefferson was given the task to sway Americans to join the patriot cause. He offered arguments that rang in the hearts of the colonists and concluded with the need to separate from England. The signatures represent those willing to put their lives on the line for their cause. -
New Code of Laws
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Quoted: "Remember the Ladies,a nd be more generous and favourable to them." She suggested, to her husband, John Adams, while drafting. Unfortunately, women didn't get any additional rights. Not yet. -
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The British Surrender at Yorktown
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General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. This marked the end of The American Revolution. -
The Treaty of Paris
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It officially ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain and the Unitated States of America. -
Shays' Rebellion
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As a result of large debt from new farmers and Massachusetts not responding to the crisis by passing pro-debtor laws, many locals seized farms and some were put to prison, which resulted in a major armed rebellion. Even though it failed, it demonstrated the internal conflict lurking beneath the surface after the Revolution.
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Election of 1800
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The results of this election caused the Federalist Party to fall due to conflict and urged a Democratic-Republican time. The Jeffersonian Democracy is referred to as an American ideal as well as a very successful political movement. He is celebrated for his various contributions, in many more ways than just political.
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The Louisiana Purchase
Due to Napoleon desperately needing some 'quick cash', to continue the war with Britain, he offered all of Louisiana to the U.S. for $15 million, which more than doubled the size of the United States.
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Defeat of the British in War of 1812
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Jackson made a name for himself from a military point of view when he defeated the British at New Orleans in the War of 1812, setting his future in motion, as he gained a lot of rapport through this. -
Tariff of Abominations
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This tariff infuriated the southern states because they felt it only benefitted the North, as it decreased English demand for southern goods. Even though they reduced the rates later, it was still too high. -
New England Anti-Slavery Society
This group was the first antislavery association among whites to demand immediate abolition of slavery and equal rights for slaves. Garrison, the founder. saw his cause as worldwide and travelled overseas to gain aid for his cause. Near the end of his lifetime, he was able to see slavery finally getting abolished permenantly.
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Texan Independence recognized
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Santa Anna crushed Texans on the infamous siege on the Alamo. Soon after, Americans rushed to Texas and defeated Santa Anna's forces.
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Mexican-American War
29dWar ensued after the annexation of Texas, which Mexico had considered part of its territory despite the Texas Revolution. -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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This ended the Mexican-American War. The United States were to pay over $15 million to Mexico and gained a large amount of territory in exchange. Most Mexican settlers chose to stay and receive full American citizenship over relocating. -
South Carolina Secedes
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With South Carolina seceded, lots of other states would soon follow, forming the Confederate States of America. -
Emancipation Proclamation
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It was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It freed slaves in the states that had seceded and were not yet under Northern control. -
Thirteenth Amendment
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It abolished slavery. Even though, with the establishment of this amendment, things such as the Black Codes, the KKK and such continued to suppress the African Americans in the South. -
Fourteenth Amendment
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States were prohibited from abridging equality before the law. Also, it prevented ex-Confederates from holding state or national office. -
Fifteenth Amendment
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The third and last of the Reconstruction Amendments. It prohibits the governments from denying a citizen suffrage based upon race, colour, or servitude.
