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14,481 BCE
First People
The first nomadic settlers crossed over the Bering Land Bridge from Asian and European countries. These people would eventually move south into what is now known as the United States and would evolve into the Native American Tribes. -
European Settlers Establish First Colony
In 1585 the Roanoke colony was established inside of what is now known as North Carolina. The Governor of the colony had to return to England due to his lack of supplies but became stuck in a war when he tried to return to the colony. After 5 years the Governer made his way back to find the people of the colony were all gone, but they left behind one word carved into a tree, The word was "CROATOAN." -
First Successful European Colony
The Jamestown colony is established and becomes the first successful colony of many from the British settlers. -
Breaking Off From Great Britain
In March of 1765, the King of Britain set a tax that requires a stamp on all public docs. This began protests from the colonists who felt that they should not be taxed without representation. This unrest eventually led to the Boston Massacre where 5 Boston colonists are killed by British troops. Eventually, the colonists became very angry, due to another tax that the King put on their goods and the Boston tea party happens. Finally the first continental congress is held, where they draft the DOI -
Revolution Begins
The war begins with Paul Revere's ride. The first battle of Lexington and concord is fought a day after the ride. A month after the Battle the Green Mountian Boys take fort Ticonderoga. Battle of Bunker hill happens in June of 1775. The final battle of Yorktown happens in 1781 and the Treaty of Paris is signed in 1783 formally declaring the end of the war. -
New Form of Government
The Articles of Confederation are taken out of play and the founding fathers begin work on the Constitution. -
Invention of Trains
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Civil War Begins
The civil war is started off after confederate soldiers attack Fort Sumter. During this war was where a large portion of our technological advancements happened, such as the first draft of a tank along with the idea of metal warships. -
The Great War Begins
When the First world war began it was the world introduction into chemical warfare, hence changing how we would fight for the rest of time. The U.S entered the war in 1917 where we weren't able to bring much except for sheer numbers at the time. -
Great Depression Hits Home
After the end of the Great war, the whole world fell into an economic depression. The depression led to extreme amounts of poverty, homelessness, and starvation in the world. -
Second World War begins
The second world war is finally declared and the U.S enter in December of 1941 after the Pearl Harbor Attack. -
Post War Peace
After WW2 the states have lived in peace with the majority of other countries. While there have been some exceptions such as the Cold War, Vietnam, and the War on Terror, we have tried to keep the peace and help other countries in need.
