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English Protestants land at Plymouth
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Indian War of 1622
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Pueblo Revolt
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Founding of Pennsylvania Gazette
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Stono Rebellion
An increase of slave labor and the decrease of whites from malaria in South Carolina resulted in this violent rebellion. Jemmy Cato lead a mob of around 60 slaves and killed more than 20 whites before they were defeated by the South Carolina. Although the rebellion was a failure, it inspired many other smaller slave rebellions throughout the 18th century. -
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
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Proclamation of 1763
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Sugar Act of 1764
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Currency Act of 1764
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German Coast Uprising
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Panic of 1819
Banks played a major part in the American economy in the early 19th century. Many entrepreneurs and farmers took out loans to start up their business, and banks often lent money without accounting for how much actual money they have. The sudden decrease in price of agricultural goods caused the farmers to not pay back the bank, and the bank couldn't supply themselves anymore. -
Indian Removal Act of 1830
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Battle of the Alamo
President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna wanted to have more control over Texas, which led to a political party opposing central control to provoke the American immigrants. The most important event in the Texan Revolution, where American immigrants of Alamo garrisoned for 13 days. Everyone fought until they died. Americans heavily romanticized this event, pitching in the slogan, "Remember the Alamo", and inspired many to join in on the revolution. -
Election of 1840
This was the first election where there were two well established parties fought each other to get their party elected. This lead to a lot of development in campaigning strategies and mudslinging. It also lead to women participating more in politics, as the Whigs encouraged women to attend political events. -
Fugitive Slave Act
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Battle of Gettysburg
General Robert E. Lee advanced North to Pennsylvania, his second invasion, spirits high with recent victories. General George Gordon Meade clashed with Lee, resulting in high casualties in the span of three days. -
Battle of Vicksburg
General Ulysses S. Grant's army trapped a Confederate army led by General John Pemberton in Vicksburg. Vicksburg was crucial to the war because it resided on a hill and next to the Mississippi River. Grant's army surrounded Pemberton and besieged the city after two major attacks. Pemberton surrendered on July 4th. This win boosted Grant's reputation and recognition, and consequently led to his appointment as General-in-Chief.