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First English Colony Settles in Plymouth, MA
More About the Plymouth Colony
The colonists settled in the new world but stayed on shore during the first winter while the houses were being built.There were only10 girls on the ship when it started and only 5 of them made it, and one of them was my ancestor. I also had an ancestor who fell off the Mayflower. -
King Phillip's War
King Phillips War At first the settlers were at peace with the Narragansett, but then the settlers started taking Narragansett land. The Narragansett tried to keep their land and their independance by resisting European expansion. Soon the Narragansett waged war. The war was called King Phillip's War and it lasted from 1675-1678 -
Start of the American Revolution
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The American Revolution started on April 18, 1775. The first shots were fired in Lexington,Massachusetts. These were the first steps to the colonies becoming the United States of America. The war ended in 1781. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
Declaration of Independence Shortly after the first shots of the American Revolution were fired, colonial leaders met in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. This important document marked the beginning of the United States of America. The original declaration is now exhibited in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom in Washington,DC. -
Delegates Write the Constitution
[Constitution](http:\www.history.com\topics\constitution) After the United States won independence from England, it became necessery to form a goverment. In 1787 delegates met in Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin played an important role as did John Adams. They both provided strong leadership. -
Washington D.C. Becomes our Nation's Capital
Washington, D.C. Before Washington D.C. was built, our first two capitals were in the northeast. New York City was our capital from 1789 to 1790. This is where George Washington took the oath of office and became our first President. In 1790 Philadelphia became our second capital, the capital became Washington D.C. in 1800. -
Waves of Immigrants Travel to the United States
Information about the Waves of Immigrants traveling to the Unted States In the 19th century many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity. These waves lasted almost 100 years, but even today, people still want to immigrate to the U.S. (Exact date not found) -
The Lake Erie Canal Opens
More About the Erie Canal
After the Lake Erie Canal was built, Buffalo, New York became an important port of Lake Erie. The Lake Erie Canal linked Lake Erie to the Hudson River in New York City, which made trade easier throught the Northeast region. -
Anti-Slavery Society is Formed
More info on Anti-Slavery Society is Formed
The Anti-Slavery Society fought to end slavery. Abolitionits helped the slaves fight for their freedom. The abolitionits belived that slavery was wrong. One of the most famous abolitionists was Willam Lloyd Garrison. Groups like the Anti-Slavery Society helped abolish slavery in 1865.
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Women's Rights Convention
History of Women's Rights Video
The First Women's Rights Convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York. Women had to wait 72 years until 1921 when they finally got the right to vote. -
End of Civil War
Civil War video and more about the Civil War
In 1865 the Civil War ended. After four long years of war the Thirteenth Amenment to the Constitution made slavery illegal in the United States. -
Steel making (Andrew Carnegie)
[Andrew Carnegie making steel in Pittsburgh ](www.history.com/Andrew Carnegie) In the 1870's Andrew Carnegie brought a new steel-making process to Pittsburgh from England. This was important because this gave them the ability to make engines and cars, and it helped to make cities in the Northeast become more important. -
Rhode Island Sells Narragansett's Land
More Info about the Naragansett
During the time when the English settlers came to America they began to distrust each other. The settlers took the Naragansett's land for there own use. Between 1880-1884 the state of Rhode Island selled the rest of the Naragnsett's land. -
Ellis Island Opens and Closes
More Info. About Ellis Island
When Elis island opened, a great change was taking place in the United States. Many immigrants from all over Europe wanted to come to America, and places like Ellis Island made this possible. People had to pass many tests before they were allowed to enter the United States, but it was worth it to the millions of people who tried. Ellis Island was opened for a long time but closed in 1954. -
19th Amendment Passed
More Information about the 19th Amendment The struggle for women's right to vote was long and hard. In 1920, 72 years after the Seneca Falls Convention, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution finally gave women he right to vote. -
The Empire State Building Opens
Empire State BuildingThe Empire State Building is still one of the tallest in the world. You can see the Statue of Liberty and the bright lights of Broadway in the night. In 1976 the 50 millionth vister came to the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building has 103 floors. The Empire State Building represents how New York City grew. -
The State of Rhode Island Returns Land to the Narragansett Indians
More About the Narragansett Indians
In 1978 Rhode Island returned about 1800 acres of land to the Narragansett reservation. A reservation is an area of land put aside for indians. Some Narragansett live on the reservation. Others live throughout the Northeast. (The exact date is not known to the author.)
