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Period: Jul 9, 1492 to
U.S Colonial History TimeToast Project
This timeline will be used as a way to show the important events that occured between the dates of 1492 and 1877. The main focus is going to be the formation of the New World and how America ended up where it is today. -
Sir Walter Raleigh Set Sail From England To Find A New World
Britain in the New WorldIn 1584, English discoverer Sir Walter Raleigh began his journey to discover virgin land. Raleigh's innovation and courage made England realize that there great potential to expand their horizons and find new land throughout the globe. Sir Walter Raleigh and other adventurers, including Francis Drake, John Hawkins, and Humphrey Gilbertrand, were essentially the pioneers of the New World. -
Jamestown: First Permanent Settlement In The New World
Britain in the New World
Jamestown, Virginia was the first English Settlement in the New World in 1607. This settlement was the key ingrediant to life as we know it today. After Jamestown was declared a colony, there was a large amount of interest in expanding territories. In essence, Jamestown was the foundation for the New World. -
Benjamin Franklin's Albany Plan of Union
Benjamin Franklin created the Albany Plan of Union in attempt to seize control over the 13 colonies in the New World and defend themselves against the Indian and French. Under the slogan "Join, or Die", the plan ended in immediate failure. This was the first attempt in trying to find democracy in the 13 colonies. Despite the fact that it failed, this was the icebreaker for independence. -
The Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act was the formal base of independence in the New World. Delegates from each of the 13 colonies came together to vocalize their thoughts, which ended with a final product known as the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was a formal message that was to be sent to the King to let him know their desire to detach from British rule. This was the "year zero" for America. After this, the New World essentially had a clean slate. -
The Concept of Ratification
Ratification was a new idea that came to light shortly after the drafting of the Federal Constitution. Ratification was the concept that the American people should be able to influence the government which helped lead to the limit of governmental power.
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The main reasons why people came to America
Starting right from the get-go in 1776, people began coming from all over the globe to experience the "American Dream." When it really comes down to it, religious freedom, economic opportunity and freedom from war were the reasons why people left their families behind to try and live this "promised" life.
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Federal Constitution Was Drafted
Originally drafted in 1787, the Federal Constitution was created in Philadelphia by a group of national leaders. The Constitution was also viewed as a marking point to show how much America has transformed, and improved over the past few decades. -
The American Identity
What do you get when you combine hundreds of different cultures, religions, and beliefs all into one? The American Identity. Our identity is a way of showing how far America has come. Every battle, document, and leader are a vital piece of the puzzle that we know as the United States of America.
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Jefferson' part in the "Virginia Dynasty"
Thomas Jefferson was a man of many accomplishments. He also played a very important role in the "Virginia Dynasty." Without him, there would be no such thing as a Virginia Dynasty, and America would certainly be viewed differently today. When Jefferson defeated John Adams in 1800, the dynasty really took off. This dynasty is was the basis of our government in modern-day America.
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a two and a half year battle between the United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain. The war helped to resolve many issues that were still present from the American War of Independence, despite the fact that there was no definite outcome.
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Stephen Austin's Journey for Peace Between Mexico & Texas
In 1833, Stephen Austin made the journey from Texas to Mexico with high hopes of easing "choppy waters". Mexico was against slavery, and Texas was obviously not. Mexican Dictator Santa Anna wasn't going to let Texas stay a slave state. He immediately threw Austin in jail for 18 months.
It ended in an 1835 war between Texans and Mexicans. It ended with Texas gaining independence.
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John O'Sullivan's coined the term "Manifest Destiny"
John O'Sullivan Image John O'Sullivan, a newspaper editor, called the American Expansion Westward the "Manifest Destiny." This term was a more practical way to describe America's expansion to the Mississippi River. The Manifest Destiny was concept that took into account religion, wealth, and the American obsession over new territory. -
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
The significance of the Kansas-Nebraska act is truly an unmeasurable event in America's history. Settlers and entrepreneurs wanted to move to Nebraska, however the settlers could not own land legally. An ever-lasting battle between slave territory and free-soil was the cause of the Kansas-Nebraska act. The act allowed each territory to determine the slave status based on the "majority rules" concept. It ended with all territories north of the mason-dixon line open to authority. -
Lincoln's Goal: Prevent the South from partnering with Britain
Abe Lincoln's "job" was to abolish slavery in America, more specifically the South. He knew that Britain had the strongest navy in the world, and he also knew that the South wanted to open their ports to the British. If the South partnered with Britain, the Union Blockage would disappear. The South could sell cotton and other merchandise to Britain, in return they would be able to fund warfare that would certainly overpower the North.
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The Death of Slavery
With the Reconstruction of America came the slow death of slavery. With the placement of three Constitutional ammendments came the beginning of the end for slavery. The 13th ammendment abolished slavery in all American territories, the 14th made it so all men were officially created equal, and the 15th gave all men, regardless of race, the ability to vote.
If the Southern states wanted to be readmitted to the Union, they were forced to abid by the ammendments set in place. http://www.ushistory -
The Founding of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
Co-founded by Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Ku Klux Klan was a group that was dedicated to beating, lynching, and murdering African Americans and Republican leaders that were dedicated to equality amongst all. Members of the KKK were 100% against Radical Republicans, and did everything in their power to strip Africans of their rights. Later, Nathan Forrest try to end the KKK when it became too violent.
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