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Founding and Early America
Founding of Jamestown
May 14, 1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, was established in Virginia by the London Company. This marked the beginning of English colonization in the New World.
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Mayflower Compact
Nov 11, 1620
The Mayflower Compact was a governing agreement signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship. It established a self-governing body for the Plymouth Colony, laying the foundation for democratic principles in America.
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American Revolution
Apr 19, 1775 - Sep 3, 1783
The American Revolution was a war fought between Great Britain and thirteen of its North American colonies, resulting in the colonies' independence and the formation of the United States of America.
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Declaration of Independence
Jul 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, declared the thirteen American colonies' independence from British rule and affirmed the principles of individual rights and self-government.
Image source: United States Declaration of Independence
Expansion and Westward Movement
Louisiana Purchase
Apr 30, 1803
The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France, in which the U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River, doubling the size of the young nation.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
May 14, 1804 - Sep 23, 1806
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, explored the newly acquired western territory, mapping and documenting the uncharted lands and establishing American presence in the region.
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Missouri Compromise
Mar 3, 1820
The Missouri Compromise was a legislative agreement that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, while also establishing a boundary line (36°30') prohibiting slavery in the northern territories.
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Mexican-American War
Apr 25, 1846 - Feb 2, 1848
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico, resulting in the U.S. gaining vast territories in the Southwest, including California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
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Transcontinental Railroad Completion
May 10, 1869
The completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western coasts of the United States, revolutionized transportation and facilitated the movement of people, goods, and ideas across the country.
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20th Century and Beyond
Women's Suffrage Movement
Jul 19, 1848
The women's suffrage movement fought for women's right to vote and played a crucial role in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, granting women suffrage.
Image source: Women's suffrage in the United States
Key Facts
- The arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492 marked the beginning of European colonization.
- The American Revolution, from 1775 to 1783, led to the independence of the United States from Great Britain.
- The Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, resulted in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union.
- The Progressive Era, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, saw reforms in politics, society, and the economy.
- The Civil Rights Movement, from the 1950s to the 1960s, fought for equal rights and racial justice.
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