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From the 13 colonies until the Mexican American war

By LuzEstradaVivanco

  • 1603 – UK: Union of Crowns

    1603 – UK: Union of Crowns
    James VI of Scotland becomes James I of England, uniting both kingdoms.

  • 1607 - US: Jamestown is founded

    1607 - US: Jamestown is founded
    Jamestown is founded as the first permanent English settlement.

  • 1620 – US: Pilgrims land at Plymouth

    1620 – US: Pilgrims land at Plymouth
    Pilgrims land at Plymouth, signing the Mayflower Compact.

  • 1642-1651 – UK: English Civil War

    1642-1651 – UK: English Civil War
    English Civil War leads to the temporary fall of the monarchy.

  • 1649 – UK: Execution of Charles I

    1649 – UK: Execution of Charles I
    Execution of Charles I; England becomes a republic under Oliver Cromwell.

  • 1660 – UK: Restoration of the Monarchy

    1660 – UK: Restoration of the Monarchy
    1660 – UK: Restoration of the Monarchy: Charles II ascends the throne.

  • 1688 – UK: Glorious Revolution:

    1688 – UK: Glorious Revolution:
    1688 – UK: Glorious Revolution: James II is overthrown; William III Mary II take power.

  • 1707 – UK: Act of Union

    1707 – UK: Act of Union
    1707 – UK: Act of Union forms Great Britain.

  • 1733 – US: Georgia is established.

    1733 – US: Georgia is established.
    1733 – US: Georgia is established, completing the 13 Colonies.

  • 1763 – UK: Seven Years’ War ends.

    1763 – UK: Seven Years’ War ends.
    1763 – UK: Seven Years’ War ends; Britain expands global territories.

  • 1775-1783 – US: American Revolutionary War leads to independence.

    1775-1783 – US: American Revolutionary War leads to independence.
    1775-1783 – US: American Revolutionary War leads to independence.

  • 1776 – US: Declaration of Independence is signed.

    1776 – US: Declaration of Independence is signed.
    1776 – US: Declaration of Independence is signed.

  • 1783 – US: Treaty of Paris

    1783 – US: Treaty of Paris
    1783 – US: Treaty of Paris officially recognizes U.S. sovereignty.

  • 1801 – UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland is formed.

    1801 – UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland is formed.
    1801 – UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain Ireland is formed.

  • 1803 – US: Louisiana Purchase doubles U.S. territory.

    1803 – US: Louisiana Purchase doubles U.S. territory.
    1803 – US: Louisiana Purchase doubles U.S. territory.

  • 1810-1821 – The Mexican War of Independence

    1810-1821 – The Mexican War of Independence
    1810-1821 – The Mexican War of Independence is fought against Spanish rule.

  • 1812-1815 – US: War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain.

    1812-1815 – US: War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain.
    1812-1815 – US: War of 1812 between U.S. and Britain.

  • 1815 – UK: Britain defeats Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo.

    1815 – UK: Britain defeats Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo.
    1815 – UK: Britain defeats Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo.

  • 1820 – UK: Death of George III; George IV becomes king.

    1820 – UK: Death of George III; George IV becomes king.
    1820 – UK: Death of George III; George IV becomes king.

  • 1820 – US: Missouri Compromise regulates slavery in new territories.

    1820 – US: Missouri Compromise regulates slavery in new territories.
    1820 – US: Missouri Compromise regulates slavery in new territories.

  • 1823 – Mexico becomes a republic

    1823 – Mexico becomes a republic
    1823 – Mexico becomes a republic

  • 1835-1836 – US: Texas Revolution

    1835-1836 – US: Texas Revolution
    1836 – Texas declares independence from Mexico, leading to tensions.

  • 1837 – UK: Queen Victoria ascends the throne.

    1837 – UK: Queen Victoria ascends the throne.
    1837 – UK: Queen Victoria ascends the throne, marking the Victorian era.

  • 1845 – US: Annexation of Texas by the U.S.

    1845 – US: Annexation of Texas by the U.S.
    The U.S. annexes Texas, further straining relations with Mexico.

  • May 13, 1846 – US: Congress declares war on Mexico.

    May 13, 1846 – US: Congress declares war on Mexico.
    The Mexican-American War begins.