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Jamestown was America’s first permanent settlement -
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America’s first colony to be based on religious principles -
First large wave of immigrants came to America, bringing a unique perspective on life. -
She then founded Rhode Island. -
This was the beginning of the hostilities between the Native Americans, the Colonists, the British, and the French -
Shows that America is susceptible to mass hysteria -
War between French and British with Native tribes on both sides. Fought over land and trade that would result in France losing land and English in serious debt. -
Americans were taxed for stamps without being able to vote. -
Tension between the colonies and British became violent -
Americans were so upset by the Tea Act of 1773 that they destroyed a shipload of tea -
Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The Revolutionary War begins. -
The 13 Colonies officially said “We’re not British anymore!” -
The United States create their own form of government -
President Thomas Jefferson authorizes purchase of the Louisiana territory from France and almost doubles the size of the United States. -
War between Britain and America lasting for two and half years over trade and naval restrictions. -
A network of secret routes and safe houses to help slaves escape to freedom in the North. -
This changes the face of communication for the entire world and allows an information to spread more quickly and easily than ever before -
Shortly after his election, the Confederate States secede from the Union, starting the Civil War -
Largest Civil War Battles and turning point of the war, leading to a Union victory. -
Lincoln was assassinated 5 days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee (after the Civil War ended)