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Class timeline project- 33,000 BC- The first humans cross into America- Badia Saed 1000- Norse Voyagers discover and briefly settle in the Northeastern part of North America (Badia Saed) 1066- Scandinavian Vikings land in Newfoundland but lack the support to establish a settlement (Merrick Johansen) 1450- Printing presses facilitated the spread of scientific knowledge. Ashley Neubeck 1478- Ferdinand and Catherine of Spain form the Spanish Inquisition, they begin to expel the moors and other non-catholics from Spain. Thousands of men and women are burned as heretics. Taylor Jones 1488- Bartholomeu Diaz rounded the southern most part of Africa "The dark continent". Ashley Bates 1492--50 million people were in North America because of the glaciers lowering the sea level, leading to the Bering land bridge being uncovered (from Alaska to Seberia) Ashton Hartman October 12, 1492 - Columbus lands in the Bahamas after a five-week crossing over the ocean in three small ships (Jared Hedges) 1494-Treaty of Tordesillas divided up the new world. Ashley Bates 1502- Christopher Columbus begins his fourth and last journey to the Caribbean. He still believes the islands he found lay off the coast of India. - Scott H. 1513- Juan Ponce de Leon lands in Florida in search for gold. Convinces Spain he has found the "fountain of youth". (Emily Konopka) 1517- Martin Luther nailed The Ninety-Five Theses protest to the door of Wittenberg's Cathedral against the Catholic doctrines. (Kenny K.) - Cortes completes his conquest in Mexico. Conquers the Aztec civilization and eliminates most of them. -Ryan H. 1519- The Spanish Conquistador named Hernan Cortes lands in Mexico and meets the indigenous people called Aztecs (Matt Dexheimer) 1520 - The Aztec people drive Hernando Cortes and his men out of Mexico. (Ashley Parmly) 1521- Cortes laid siege to Aztec city and capitualted it. ( Ashley B.) 1530-King Henry VIII broke from the Catholic church. Jenelle Christiansen 1532- Francisco Pizzaro conquers the Inca in South America; the massive amounts of silver that he sends back to Spain fuel the price revolution- Hilde Nelson 1535- End of the Caribbean Holocaust where 50,000 people were killed in Espanola (Merrick Johansen) 1536- John Calvin started Calvinism and spelled out his basic doctrine, entitled Institutes of the Christian Religion. (Kenny K.) 1540-1542 Francisco Coronado explored Arizona and Kansas (Lacey Shoman) 1542- Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explored California(lacey Shoman) 1558-Queen Elizabeth becomes Queen of England- Anne Marie Brugioni 1571-The Reformation begins with Martin Luther and his 95 Theses - Jessica Quinn 1572- St. Bartholomews day massacre. Josh R August, 1588- The English defeat the Spanish Armada in the English Channel, turning the tides of the the colonization of America in favor of the English-Mike Beckman 1585- the first successful attempt at colonization in the New World by Ralph Lane on Roanoke Island (T Pooley) 1604- the treaty of London is signed, is marked as one of the most important treaties in Londons history, the negotiations of this year brought an end to the long conflict between england and spain (the armada war) which broke out in 1585 - J Rosenberg 1606-Virginia Company is given a Royal Charter to settle in the New World-D McGrath Late 1606- Colonists from England leave for the Americas under the Virginia Company. November 1606 - Three English ships, Susan Constant, Discovery, and God Speed, were sent to the New World and eventually landed at the mouth of the Chesapeake. (Ashley Parmly) Spring 1607- The Virginia Company ships land at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay where they are attacked by Native Americans and go find a new place to go.-Jenelle C May 24, 1607- Jamestown founded in Virginia by the Virginia Company of London, who was chartered by King James I to establish a New World colony for the purpose of finding gold and a path to the Indies- Hilde Nelson 1607 (to about 1624)- this time frame is know as the "Starving Time" because many people died in this time period from many reasons, but mainly during the time period from winter to spring (child's chance of living before age 5 80%) Ashton H 1608- John Smith took over as captain. This saved Virginia from failing as many settlers began to die because they were too busy looking for gold that wasn't there instead of finding food.-Evan H 1608- Captain John Smith explores the Potomac River, not knowing that sight would be the eventual captial of the United States of America 1608- French colony of Quebec is founded one year after Jamestown is established.-Ellie Gebhardt 1609-Spanish find New Mexico-Christina G 1609- Three hundred immigrants come to Jamestown, increasing the population and diversity of the colony.-Ellie Gebhardt 1610- Lord De La Warr arrives, carrying orders from the Virginia Company that amounted to a declaration of war against the Indians in the Jamestown region: the First Anglo-Powhatan War- Iris Schweier 1612- John Rolfe exports a successful version of the tobacco plant, a major step for the Jamestown economy. -Grif Berland 1613- Pocahontas became a hostage of the colonists during military conflicts between Native Americans and colonists - Jessica Q. 1614- A peace settlement ends the First Anglo-Powhatan War, sealed by the marriage of Pocahontas to the colonist John Rolfe- the first known interracial union in Virginia- Iris Schweier 1617- Pochahontas dies, causing mass chaos among the Indians and Europeans **Kelly A** 1619: The first Africans arrive in Jamestown and the Virginia House of Burgesses is established. -Sara Dreyer November 11, 1620-Mayflower Compact was written and signed by the new colonies landing in New England. -Danny McGrath 1621- The pilgrams had the first Thanksgiving. (Rachael F) 1622: Indains attack the settleers after pocahontas dies, killing 347 ashton hartman 1623: New Hampshire is founded by John Maon. 1623-1624: New Netherlands is founded by the Dutch West India Company in the Hudson Bay area in order to gain access to profitable fur trade.- Hilde N 1624- The Virginia Charter is revoked by James I - Jessica Q. 1624: Virginia becomes a royal colony. Steve A 1624- The Massachusetts Bay company is granted a charter to set up the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a Puritan sanctuary near Boston. TJones 1625- King James I dies and is succeeded by Charles I. Scott H 1626- The French establish and outpost and explore on Madagascar. (Ryan H.) 1627 - Persecuted Puritans form the Massachusetts Bay Company. (Jared H) 1629- Massachusetts Bay Colony granted charter (Matt Dexheimer) 1629-John Smith locates the Acquitanacsnak tribe. (D McGrath) 1630 - Puritans establish themselves in New Boston led by John Winthrop. (Ashley Parmly) 1630- Pennsylvania was founded by the Dutch. It was founded to grow tobacco and grain. (Badia Saed) 1634 - Lord Baltimore (Sir George Calvert) formed the settlement of Maryland for Catholics to escape to from Enlgand. (Brandon Grant) 1635- The Bay Colony's authority ordered Rodger Williams banished. (Ashley Neubeck) 1636- Harvard University, the first college founded in America, is created in Cambridge, Massachusetts by the colonial Massachusetts legislature. Mike B. 1636- Roger Williams who was a extremely seperatist and radical minister had to flee Rhode Island. (Nicole Chiappetti) 1636- First College in America was founded, Harvard University (Bill Fell 1636 - Connecticut is founded by Thomas Hooker and others at Hartford. (Kyle Sherman) 1637- Hosilities exploded between English settlers and Pequot tribe. (Ashley Neubeck) 1638- Quick-witted Anne Hutchinson is put to trial after she bamboozled her clerical inquisitors for days, until she eventually boasted that she had come by her beliefs through a direct revelation from God. (Nicole Chiapppetti) 1639- Connecticut fundamental orders were established. (Rachael F) 1639-New Amsterdam Harbor was founded in the interests of stockholders. (Lacey O) 1640- Large scale slave labor system established in English West Indies. ( Joey Burchard) 1641 through 1651- English Civil War(s) were fought between the supporters of the King and supporters of Parliament. This led to the execution of King Charles I and the rule of the Commonwealth of England. (Brandon Grant) 1643- four colonies banded together to form the New England Confederation (Ashley Neubeck) 1643- Louis XIV becomes king of France (Kelly A) 1649-King Charles I beheaded (Lacey Shoman) 1649-1660 - The Interregnum: The period in between Charles I's downfall and Charles II's rise to power. This is the only time Britain has ever been without a monarchy. (Jared H.) 1651-Massachusetts passes a law forbidding poor people from wearing gold or silver lace. (Evan H) 1655: Peter Stuyvesant lead a small military expedition and got rid of the Sweedish after a "bloodless" siege of New Sweeden on the Delaware River. (Eric G.) 1655: The Dutch and all controlled colonies come under the control of Director-General Peter Stuyvesant. John Pfeiffer 1658- Cromwell dies which causes the restoration of Charles II to come back to England 1660- Charles II, the son of the decapitated King Charles I, was restored to the throne in England- Iris Schweier 1160-Golden Age of the Dutch History:major commercial and naval power challanging New England in the seas. ashton h 1661- Barbados slave code denied slaves of basic rights. (Ashley Neubeck) 1661- April 23rd: King Charles II becomes King of England. 1661- King Charles II passes the Navigation Acts that state that raw materials and goods from the American colonies are permitted to be shipped to solely to England. 1662- The Half-way Covenant was a partial church membership created by New England. -Anne Marie Brugioni 1663 - Rhode Island is granted a Royal Charter (Ashley Parmly) 1664- King Charles II gives William Penn a grant to the land of Pennsylvania. 1664- The English take over New Amsterdam, and rename the city New York after King Charles II 's brother, the Duke of York 1670- Virginia assembly disfranchises landless freeman. (Tom O'Brien) 1672- The Connecticut Blue Laws are passed enforcing extremely strict laws and codes to be followed. - John Pfeiffer 1673- Governor of Quebec sends Jacques Marquette, a Catholic missionary and Louis Joliet, a fur trader in search of a Northwest Passage. This passage was intended to link trade with Asia through North America. -Grif B 1675: Metacor or King Philip coordinated assaults on English villages throughout New England. The war ended in 1676, 52 Puritan towns had been attacked, and 12 destroyed completely. This later known as King Philip's War. ~Nicole Chiappetti 1676: Bacon's Rebellion takes place. Nathaniel Bacon, a former indentured servant, plus 1,000 other former indentured servants attack Governor William Berkely in an attempt to get there dues from servitude. John Pfeiffer 1680- An Indian uprising, called the Pope's Rebellion, destroyed every Catholic church in the province around modern day New Mexico and killed hundreds of settlers. Some refuges reestablished in Texas, including one San Antonio, later known as the Alamo. Scott H. 1680's- Mass expansion of slavery in colonies. (Ashley Neubeck) 1681-William Penn launched pennslyvania colony. Christina G. 1682-Robert de La Salle floated down the Mississippi River to the point where it mingles with the Gulf of Mexico and he named this great interior basin "Louisiana," in honor of his sovereign, Louis XIV. (Kenny K.) 1686-Royal authority creates Dominion of New England, a type of administrative unity between the colonies. (Evan H) 1688- King James II flees to France after he was dethroned. (Emily Konopka) 1689-1697: King Williams War is fought. Sarah Goth 1691- The Pilgrams join the Massachusetts Bay Company. (Nicole Chiappetti) 1691- Massachusetts becomes a royal colony (Bill Fell 1692-1693: The Salem Witch Trials begin in Massachusetts, when a couple girls stated that they were bewitched by an older woman. This event started the Salem Witch Trails, which spread to Europe, where even more innocent woman and men were executed, hung, or pressed to death with rocks. Badia Saed 1693- William and Mary College was founded (Kelly Albrecht) 1698- royal African Company slave trade monopoly ended.- Joey Burchard 1701- Yale is founded in Connecticut. 1701 - Antoine Cadillac founded Detroit - Nathan McMahon 1701 - The War of Spanish Succession begins. - Nathan McMahon 1702- Queen Anne's War begins between France and Great Britain in order to gain control over North America. (D McGrath) 1707- Savannah indians end alliance with North carolina and to migrate to the backcountry of maryland and pennsylvania- J rosenberg 1708- New Orleans Founded - Anthony Szuhay 1712- New York City slave revolt. (Steve A) 1713- Treaty of Utrech is signed and brings 30 years of peace. (Rachael F) 1712- North Carolina was officially split from South Carolina. ~Nicole Chiappetti 1721- the small pox inoculation is introduced and helps to decrease the severity of smallpox and also marks the beginning of vaccinations- J rosenberg 1713- Treaty of Utrech was signed and brought 30 years of peace. (Rachael F) 1713-early 1740s - A time of peace established by the Treaty of Utrecht and the end of Queen Anne's War, in which the British salutary neglect of the colonies was allowed to increase. (Jared H.) 1715-1716~ Yamasee War in South Carolina. Badia Saed 1723- Ben Franlin moves to Philadelphia, beginning his life in the liberal colony.(Ellie Gebhardt) 1729- Benjamin Franklin begins publishing The Pennsylvania Gazette, which eventually becomes the most popular colonial newspaper. Scott H. 1730s-The Great Awakening spreads throughout the colonies bringing religious revival. (Evan H) 1730's-Philadelphia and New York built almshouses to care for the destitutes (widows and orphans). (Kenny K.) 1732-1758 Poor Richards Almanac (Ben Franklin) runs continually, reaches best seller satus: 10,000 copies per year. (Emily Konopka) 1732- Georgia founded (Kelly A) 1733-Georgia, named after George II, was founded by James Oglethorpe as a buffer between Flordia and Louisianna. Lacey Olson 1733- bowing to the pressure from influential British West Indian planters, Parliament passed the Molasses Act, aimed at squelching North American trade with the West French Indies. (Nicole Chiappetti) 1739-Stono Rebellion, the largest slave rebellion in the 13 colonies takes place when South Carolina slaves are told they could have freedom if they can make it to Spanish Florida but are stopped after 25 white people are killed. Lacey Olson 1744- The Quebec Act allows French to reclaim the Ohio River Valley and Lousiana Territory and was a way to show the colonists that they needed Britian. (Ashley Neubeck). 1744-1748- King Georges War goes on and sparks the French Indian war. 1746- Princeton college found Merrick Johansen 1748-The Peace Treaty of 1748, England gives Louisbourg back to the French (Lacey Olson). 1748- King George's War ultimately is finished but sparks the French and Indian War. (Matt Dexheimer) 1750- Georgia only colony to not have slaves until this year (Matt Dexheimer) 1751- Benjamin Franklin compares and contrasts the population in America against the population in England.-Evan H 1752- Benjamin Franklin invents the lightning rod. (Ryan H.) 1752- The Liberty Bell was ordered from England to celebrate Pennsylvania's 50th anniversary. (Ryan H.) May 9, 1754 - Benjamin Franklin's "Join, or Die" cartoon was published in the Pennsylvania Gazette. (Ashley Parmly) 1754- George Washington fought the French at Albany Congress- Sarah Goth 1754- Was the first clash of the British and the French. It took place in the Ohio Valley. (Badia Saed) 1754 - The Albany Plan of Union was established in the colonies - Jessica Quinn 1755- General Braddock is defeated 10 miles from fort Duquesne. (Grif Berland) 1756- The British launched a full-scale invasion of Canada. Scott H. 1756- The French and Indian War is formally declared. John Pfeiffer 1757- William Pitt emerges as leader of British government in colonies. ( Burchard) 1757- Group of Cherokee natives move into Fort William Henry at night and kill the women and children. (Ashley Neubeck) 1759- Battle of Quebec.- Joey Burchard 1760- Montreal falls to the British, and French lose their foothold in the in America -Tomas Brandt 1761- August 15, Spain and France became allies in the Bourbon family pact and about a year later France ceded louisiana to Spain- Joshua Rosenberg 1761- Writs of Assistance were authorized by an act of the English Parliament. Placed to enforce illigal smuggling from France and the Carribeans. A warehouse of ship could be searched at any time without probable cause. (Jessica Johnson) 1763- The Paxton Boys (group of Presbetyrian Scots-Irish frontiersman) brutally murder up to twenty of the only remaining Conestoga Indians in their village. This is known as the Conestoga Massacre. (Brandon Grant) 1763- Detroit is captured by Pontiac's warriors. They take all but three British forts West of the Appalachians.(Grif Berland) 1763- Pontiac's Rebellion is put down by a crude form of biological warfare, or blankets infected with smallpox, loss of ammunition, and heavy resistance by by the colonies and British soldiers. (Eric Gillum) 1763- the Royal Proclamation of 1763 is signed by British Parliament. This act prohibits the colonies' westward expansion, and angers the colonists a lot. (Mike B.) 1763- The Treaty of Paris is signed that ended the Seven Years' War in America.-Nicholas Gass' 1763--65: George Greenville's Program, set the Sugar Act 1764, Currency Act 1764, Quarting Act 1765, Stamp Act 1765 ashton h 1764 - James Otis' case is held and he defends people caught in the way of King George's Sugar Act. (Kyle Sherman) 1764- Armed march of the Paxton Boys on Philadelphia in 1764, protesting the Quaker oligarchy's lenient policy toward the Indians. (Tom O'Brien) 1764- The Currency Act- attempted to force the colonists to use a universal British currency (Iris S) 1764- Sugar Act: a tax on sugar that was suppose to prevent the smuggling of sugar into the colonies. (T Pooley) 1765- The Stamp Act- a tax, created by George Greenville to help pay for Britain's debt, on things such as all legal documents, newspapers, almanacs, playing cards, etc. The tax sparked revolution in the colonies, and was the cause of James Otis' court case, the creation of the Sons of Liberty and the Loyal Nine, riots, and the Stamp Act Congress. (Brandon Grant) 1765- Stamp Act Congress: 7-8 colonies got together and talked about ways to solve thier Stamp Act problems with Britain ashton h 1765- Quartering Act enforced by England. Required colonists to quarter soldiers and provide for them as long as they wanted. People could not bear arms and were not able to organize militias. (Tom O'Brien) 1765- Loyal Nine, a group composed of merchants and lawyers, sparked protest against the Stamp Act, using Patrick Henry's fiery speeches and ideals as a rallying cry. -Hilde N 1765- First medical school founded in the colonies. - Anthony Szuhay 1765- Sons of Liberty become about as a terroirist group of patroits during the amercian revolution the patriots attacked the apparatus and symbols of British authority and power -Mike L 1766-Declaratory Act (Steve A) 1766 - Benjamin Franklin testifies against the Stamp Act. (Ashley Parmly) 1766- Parliament repeals the Stamp Act (Merrick Johansen) 1767- William Pitt and Townshend put duties on imports to the colonies from England. This leads to a colony-wide boycott of English products. (Mike Beckman) 1767- Townshend Acts- 4 acts of British Parliament to raise revenue, tighten customs enforment, and assert imperial authority in America. This act heavily taxed the colonists. (Nicole Chiappetti) 1768- Second non-importation movement which created riots against custom agents. (Tom O'Brien) 1770- in the last 30 years, Britians national debt has went from 22 million pounds to 132 million pounds. 1770- English soldier are harassed by Boston colonists who throw snowballs at the soldiers. the confused soldiers fire and kill 5 colonists. known as the Boston Masscare. Tjones 1772- The Gaspee Incident takes place on the coast of Rhode Island. A British warship whose purpose is to prevent smuggling runs aground; members of the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Mohawk Indians, remove the sailors and burn the ship. -Hilde N 1772- The first committee of correspondence is set up in Boston by Samuel Adams. (Grif B.) 1773-Boston Tea Party (Steve A) 1773- The Tea Act is put into place which gives the British East India Company a complete monopoly over the British tea imports (Lacey Olson). 1773- December 16. Boston Tea Party. Colonial Patriots diguised as Mohicans throw over 300 crates of tea to protest against the tea tax. Ryan H. 1774 - The First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. There are 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia is absent). It meets to decide how best to respond to the Coercive Acts. (Jared H.) 1774- The first Continental Congress abolishes the slave trade 1774 - The Quebec Act is put in to effect, and this allows the French to take back the Ohio River Valley, Canada, and let Catholicism be in their population. This angered the colonists because in the French and Indian War they fought for the Ohio River Valley, but Britian was just giving it back to them. Britian did this to make the colonists think that they need Britian now, since there might be a conflict brewing. 1774 - England puts together the Coercive Acts to regain control of the colonies -Jessica Q. 1774- Administration of Justice Act readministrates the writs of assisstence- Sarah Goth 1774- Port Bill/Boston Harbor closed, due to Boston Tea Party and rebellious actions. Remains closed until colonists pay England back for all the tea that was destroyed. (Anthony Szuhay) 1774- the Continental Congress called for the complete abolotion of slave trade within the colonies. Several Northern States did follow and either abolished slavery or gave slaves gradual emancipation. (Brandon Grant) 1775 - The Battle of Lexington takes place marking the start of the Revolutionary War with the "shot heard round the world". Nathan McMahon 1775 - The Battle of Bunker takes place in June, giving a unanimous victory to both the Colonists and the Red Coats. (D McGrath) 1775- Patrick Henry gives his famous "Give me liberty" speech.- Ellie Gebhardt 1775- Population of the New World reached 2.5 million people - Anthony Szuhay 1775- Only four "cities" (defined by population) in New World - Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Charleston - Anthony Szuhay 1775-The Second Continental Congress is formed-Jenelle C 1775- The Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition professing American loyalty to the crown - Anne Marie Brugioni 1775-1776 - The Northern Campaign: The main part of the War's first phase, in which Americans tried unsuccessfully to take Quebec. (Jared H.) January 1776- Thomas Paine rockets to fame with a forty-seven page pamphlet published under the title //Common Sense-// Iris S 1175-1776-Phase I- Northern Campaign-Benidict Arnold and Montgomery planned to take control of Quebec and Montreal, but never took over 1775- April, 18. Shot Heard Around the World. British Soldiers fight with Boston's militia. Emily Mason 1775-Philadelphia Quakers found world's first antislavery societ (Christina G) 1776~ The Female Combatants is painted, where Britain is symbolized as a lady of fashion and her rebellious daughter America is an Indian Princess. Badia Saed 1776- June 7, 1776, Representative of Virginia, Richard Henry Lee motioned to the Philadelphia Congress that the "United Colonies" should be free and independent states. (Evan H) 1776- Signing of the declaration of independence July 4, 1776 in Independence hall in Philadelphia. (Ryan H.) 1776- On August 27,1776 the Battle of Long Island took place in New York. The British heavily supplied had 20,000 troops to the 10,000 American Colonials. The colonists lose and are driven out of New York. (Ryan H.) 1776- Richard Henry Lee issue's his Resolution of Independence (Matt Dexheimer) 1776- Dec 13 The Howe brothers retire to New York with their families for the holiday season. (Brandon Grant) 1776- Washington crosses the Deleware and captures Trenton (Tom O'Brien) 1776- British forces evacuate Boston. (Evacuation Day is still celebrated in Boston annually). Scott H. 1777- January 3, Battle of Princeton occurs in which George Washington defeats British troops under the command of Charles Mawhood. (Evan H) 1777- October 7, Battle of Saratoga takes place which was the turning point in the war for the Colonists. (Kelly A) 1777- In October 17, 1777 Burgoyne's British troops surrendered in Saratoga because militiamen surrounded them (T Pooley) 1777-1778- The Continental Army is encamped for the winter at Valley Forge. (Sara D) 1777- the articles of confederation was written by the 2nd contiental congress with many flaws.(luabsh) 1778- A treaty for alliane with France was signed and gave the colonists the aid of the French army against the British. -Nicholas Gass 1780- France officially comitted 6,000 ground troops and its Atlantic navy to its American ally were they suffered a terrible defeat in the Battle of Savannah -Tomas Brandt 1780- Benedict Arnold gives strategic American fortification to the British, betraying General Washington after he promised to command West Point.- Bill Fell 1780- American Victories of Cowpons and Kings Mountain slow down Cornwallis. (Emily Konopka) 1781 - The Carolina Campaign is being executed by the British until they are defeated by General Nathanael Greene was known as the "Fighting Quaker" and defeated British General Charles Cornwallis. - Nathan McMahon 1781- The Articles of Confederation are ratified. (Sara D) 1782- The Battle of Yorktown, the last important battle in the American Revolution that made British General Cornwallis surrender.- Bill Fell 1782- Lord North's ministry collapsed and this temporarily ended the personal rule of King George III, the once tory regime was replaced with a whig ministry (J Rosenberg) 1783- Americans ridiculed the lordly pretensions of the Continental Army officers who formed an exclusive hereditary order, the Society of the Cincinnati. (Kenny K.) 1783- Treaty of Paris ends the American Revolutionary War and gives the United States their hard earned independence - Badia Saed. 1783- The military officers form the Society of the Cincinnati. It was created to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the Revolutionary War officers. It was created to make sure that the government never takes away the pledges they made to the officers that fought fot the American independence. Badia Saed. 1784- The Treaty of Fort Stanwix was signed (Matt Dexheimer) 1784- Treaty of Fort Stanwix is signed. (Rachael F) 1784- Spain closes Mississippi River to American trade, this threatens westward expansion. (Grif B.) 1785- Land Ordinance of 1785- provided that the acreage of the Old Northwest should be sold and that the proceeds should be used to help pay off the national debt; the vast area was to be surveyed before sale and settlement (Iris S) 1785-Thomas Jefferson becomes the United States' ambassador to France (Lacey Shoman) 1786- Shay's Rebellion occurs, Captain Shay (A revolutionary war vet) leads a group of farmers in a rebellion against mortage forclosures and demands cheaper taxes - John Pfeiffer 1786- Americans suffer from post-war economic depression including a shortage of currency, high taxes, nagging creditors, farm foreclosers and bankruptcies. Scott H. 1786- There was a meeting of five states to dicuss the revision of the Articles of Confederation. (Badia Saed) 1786 - The Annapolis Convention is held and had twelve representatives from the five states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delware, and Virginia. (Kyle Sherman) 1786- George Washington expresses his worries about the states to John Jay saying that he is horrified by the fact that the people are resorting back to a monarchy form of government because they had just went to war to get away from that. (Rachael F) December 1787- May 1788- federalist delegates prevail in eight conventions and in all cases except one they won by getting a two thirds vote, they seemed to have major advantages over the antifederalists- J Rosenberg 1787-1788 from September 17th 1787 to June 21st, 1788 there were no national laws (ashton h) 1787- The Great Compromise makes peace for the debate for the Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan. A bicameral legislature is formed.(Ellie Gebhardt) September 17, 1787- June 21, 1788- No national law in place, as the Articles of Confederation were done away with and the Constitution was not yet ratified. -Hilde N 1787- Constitution was finalized on September 17 in Independence Hall. (Emily Konopka) 1787-The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was passed to create new states in the west rather than expanding new ones. (Lacey Olson). 1788- New Hampshire was the 9th state to adopt the Constitution on June 21, 1788. Te Constitution was now a national law since 9 out of 13 states agreed. (T Pooley) June 21, 1788- Virginia ratifies the Constitution, strengthening the new American government. -Hilde N 1788- New York ratifies the Constitution of the United Staes of America. Tjones 1788- New York City is chosen by Congress to be the temporary seat of the new U.S. government. Scott H. 1789, July 4th- the Hamilton Tariff is enacted as a source for regular income for the newly created federal government which hurt Southern planters by making crops more expensive, but helped Northern industry; and also a major cause of the Federalist disunion -Tomas Brandt 1789 (September) - Alexander Hamilton becomes the first Secretary of the Treasury in the United States. (Jared H.) 1789 - Thomas Jefferson is appointed the first Secretary of State. ( Nathan McMahon) 1789- Bill of Rights adopted (Ashley Bates) 1789- The Constitution was actually put into effect. Badia Saed 1789- George Washington takes office as the first President of the United States. (Ellie Gebhardt) 1789- George Washington begins to appoint a very unique cabinet consisting of Hamilton, Jefferson, Jay, Adams, Knox, Randolph, and Osgood _ J Rosenberg 1789- Judiciary Act is put into effect. (Grif B.) 1790- National Bank Charter is approved (Lacey S) 1790- Rhode Island becomes the last state to ratify the Constitution, making it the government outline for every state- Mike B. 1791- Samuel Slater builds the first textile factory Badia Saed 1791- On December 15th, the Bill of Rights came into affect. Anne Marie Brugioni February 25, 1791 a twenty year charter was given to the Bank of the United States(jenelle C) 1792- The money unit in America was changed from pounds to dollars. Thomas Jefferson helped change this. (T Pooley) 1792- The Panic of 1792 the first Wall street stock market crash occured (Jenelle C) 1792 - The Federalist and Democratic-REpublican parties begin to emerge (Jessica Q) 1792 - George Washington is reelected President of the United States of America (Jessica Q) 1793- Louis XVI was beheaded; this was the radical phase of French Revolution. (Kenny K.) 1793- Eli Whitney invents cotton gin; revives dying slave economy of South. Jessica Johnson 1793- Thomas Jefferson was the founding father for the republican party (T Pooley) 1793- Fugitive Slave Act allows slaveowners to recover their slaves in any state. Scott H. 1794- The Whiskey Rebellion takes place in southwestern Pennsylvania, challenging the new national government. Scott H. 1794- Jays treaty was passed. It was signed by the United States and Great Britian in response to the American Revolution. This treaty allowed peaceful trade between countries and averted the threat of war. (T Pooley) 1794- Undeclared naval warfare takes place between the Americans and the French in response to Jay'sTreaty (Lacey Olson). 1795- U.S. and Britain sign the Jay Treaty. (Grif B.) 1795- Pinckey Treaty was signed. ( Jessica Johnson) 1796- Treaty of Tripoli signed. (Danny McGrath) 1797 - John Adams is elected as the second president of the United States. (Jared H.) 1798- Congress passes the Alien and Sedition Acts, which made many Americans critical of the government's foriegn policy. -Mike B 1798-1800- The undeclared Quasi War between France and America, which was fought mostly at sea as a result of disagreement over treaties and because of the neutrality of America in the French Revolution. (Sara D) 1799- The Logan Act is passed by John Adams, prohibiting Americans from negotiating with other countries (mainly France at the time) - MIke B. 1800- Washington D.C is established as the capital of the United States of America on December 12. Tjones 1800- Election of Thomas Thomas Jefferson re-establishing Democratic Republic. (Tom O'Brien) 1800- Gabriel slave rebellion takes place in virginia. Badia Saed 1801- Thomas Jefferson becomes our third president (1801-1809) ashton h 1801- Judiciary Act of 1801 - Joey Burchard 1801- United States are declared War on by the Barbary State of Tripoli. (Danny McGrath) 1801- The Whiskey tax is repealed under president Thomas Jefferson (Ashley Neubeck). 1801-1811- The British impress american sailors for trading goods to other countries and not the French(lubash) 1803- The Louisiana Purchase on April 30, 1803 from the French. (Sara Dreyer) 1802- Ohio outlaws slavery- Mike B. 1802- US Miliary Academy is established. (Sarah Goth) 1802- Pennsylvania is established as a state. Named after William Penn. Anne Marie Brugioni 1803- Marbury v. Madison case- Joey Burchard 1803- Supreme Court not states were able to nullify unconstitutional legislation passed by Congress. (Tom O'Brien) 1804, July 12th- Alexander Hamilton killed in a duel with the vice-president Aaron Burr after angering Burr at a dinner party, this a fine example branchs of the government working together -Tomas Brandt 1804- Presedential Election (Popular vote) - __Thomas Jefferson ( D-R) 162 and Charles C. Pinckney (Fed.) 14__. ( Jessica Johnson) 1804 to 1806 - Lewis and Clarke Expedition (Jessica Johnson) 1804- ratification of the 12th amendment in which the presidential and the vice-presidental canidates had to be in the same party (Lacey Olson). 1804- Burr- Hamilton Duel- Hamilton dies, Burr runs away and charged for killing Hamilton (lubash) 1805- Peace treaty with Tripoli - Joey Burchard 1806 - Burr Conspiracy (Jared H.) 1807- Embargo Act- Joey Burchard 1807- Slave trade ends in the United States and there is a seperation between the north and south starting to appear (Ashley Neubeck). 1808- James Madison becomes our fourth president.- Joey Burchard 1808- Congress outlaws slave trade Badia Saed March 1, 1809- Congress repealed the embargo, three days before Jefferson's retirement (Iris S) 1809-1817 - James Madison serves two terms as the fourth president of the United States of America. (Jared H.) 1810's-1850's- The Romantics Era begins leads up to the Victorian Era in the 1850's. 1811- Battle of Tippecanoe. - Joey Burchard 1812- War of 1812 erupts between Britain and United States with British hopes of re-establishing their power over their once colonies, and the White House was set on fire by British troops -Tomas Brandt 1812, December- Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent Belgium which ended the War of 1812 because of British concerns with the Napoleonic Wars in Europe -Tomas Brandt 1814-Treaty of Ghent was carried out and in full effect (Matt Dexheimer) 1815- Battle of New Orleans (Lacey Olson). 1817-James Monroe is inaugurated as the fifth president (Lacey Olson). 1818- Illinois becomes the 21st state. Scott H. 1818 -Treaty with Britain sets 49th parallel (Jessica Johnson) 1819 - //Dartmouth College v. Woodward//, in which New Hampshire attempts to takeover a private university, but the state's power to do this is denied by the Supreme Court (Jared H.) 1820- The Missouri Compromise is signed into effect, determining whether future states would be free or not based on their geographical position. -Mike B. 1824- The Ameircan System was created by Henry Clay. It was to work on economic reform. Wanted to help stabilize the country and begin the pursuit for worked recognition. The plan called for a protective tariff to be put in place for the manufacturers, a new Federal Bank to be put in place, and to begin work on many internal improvements. ( Jessica Johnson) 1824-The election of 1824 between Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and Crawford, also known as the "Corrupt Bargin" (Lacey Olson). 1828- December- Andrew Jackson was elected president by the popular vote. (Brandon Grant 1828- Tariff of Abominations of 1828 was created to drive up the prices of European goods to prevent them from competing with Northern industry. (Nicole Chiappetti) 1829- The United States developed the steam locomotives. - Tom O'Brien 1830- Indian Removal act was passed (Nicole Chiappetti). 1832- The "Bank War" starts between President Jackson and Nicholas Biddle (along with Henry Clay) over the rechartering of the Second National Bank of the U.S.- Mike Beckman 1830's- The Underground Railroad was established by Harriet Tubman, a slave that set out to free thousands of slaves and guide them to Canada. -Sara Dreyer 1838-1839- "Trail of Tears": the forced miration of Cherokee Indians. -Sara Dreyer 1839- Construction stops on the Cumberland Road, which connects the East (Cumberland, Maryland) with the West (Vandalia, Illinois) -Mike Beckman 1848-Seneca Falls, the first modern women's rights convention (Lacey Olson). 1856- The Republican Party opens its first national convention on June 17, 1856, in Philadelphia. (Jessica Johnson) 1862- Battle of Yorktown (April 5 to May 4) ashton h 1862- Battle of Antietam, where McClellan stops Lee in the most bloodiest battle in the Civil War (Fell) 1863- The Battle of Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg adrress occur. - Kyle Sherman 1865 - The Thirteenth Amendment is passed, abolishing slavery. Nathan McMahon 1886- The Statue of Liberty is dedicated. ( Jessica Johnson) 1917- Three years into WWI, the US declares war on Germany because of the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman note. T Pooley 1920- The Nineteeth Amendment gave women the right to vote. ( Jessica Johnson) 1941- December 8, U.S. declares war against Japan. WWII begins( Jessica Johnson) 1945- The US has dropped an atomic bomb on each of the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Soon after the Japanese surrender to the Americans. Kyle Sherman 1959-Vietnam war begins in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam lasts till April 10, 1975(lubash) 1963- The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, took place on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza. Kennedy was fatally shot while riding with his wife in a Presidential motorcade. ( Jessica Johnson) 1989- Student protests against a fleet of tanks in Tiananmen Square in China. "Tank Man".(lubash) 1991- The Cold War ends. Sarah Goth 1996- a bomb goes off at the Summer Olympics being held in Atlanta, Georgia. Tjones 1996-Welfare Reform bill becomes a law and Clinton defeats Dole for presidency. (Steve A)