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The French and Indian begins
The nine year war of the British versus the French and the Native Americans began on this date. It was an important war that had a large effect on the colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
People protested high taxes by dumping imported tea. This was an event leading to the Revolutionary war. -
The Quartering Act
Britain forced American colonists to house British Soldiers. This was an event that angered colonists. -
Start of the American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War started. This war began the fight for America's independence. -
Declaration of Independence singed
America declares independence from Great Britain. This document was America's foundation. -
US Expansion of Territory
The US started to expand their land. This was how America began to grow in size, influence, and power. -
Articles of Confederation were Accepted
The Articles of Confederation were accepted by congress. This was America's first constitution. -
Shay's Rebellon
Daniel Shay led led 1,100 men to protest, but they were defeated. This showed the problems in the Articles of confederation. -
The Signing of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was Signed. This was the start to America's constitution. -
The U.S. Constitution was Ratified
The Constitution was Ratified, and put into effect. This made a structured government for America. -
George Washington was Made America's First President
The U.S. voted George Washington to be America's first president. This would set precedents for future presidents. -
The Lousiana Territory was Purchased by America
America purchased 828,000 square miles of land from the French. This was significant because America grew in size. -
The War of 1812 Began
England attacked America to regain its territory. America showed its power and that it would not be taken over. -
The Mexican-American War Began
The War over territory was fought in James K. Polk's belief in Manifest destiny. This was Another way america would grow in power. -
Abraham Lincoln was Elected as President
Abraham Lincoln was elected as America's 16th president and the first Republican president of The United States. This was important because Lincoln would eventually free slaves. -
The American Civil War Began
The Southern states broke away from the Union to form the confederacy and began to fight to keep their slaves. This was a major event because it divided America. -
The Emancipation Proclamation Was Issued
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free all slaves in the confederate states. This would enlarge the purpose of the civil war, and eventually end slavery. -
America Began Reconstruction
After the civil war, America began to rebuild what was destroyed by the war. This helped to regrow America's strength. -
The South Surrendered to the North
The South surrendered to the North; ending the civil war. This ended a bloody war and slavery in America. -
Abraham Lincoln was Assassinated
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln and Lincoln died later from his wound. This was important because the president was assassinated.
