Timeline Project, Units 1-5 by Jordan Molina

1. Columbian Exchange begins, 1492

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This image connects with the Columbian Exchange because it shows the transfer of goods from the New World to the Old World. The New World sent commodities such as maize (corn), sweet potatoes, chocolate, etc. The Old World sent things like sugar, cattle, and diseases which caused a decline in Native American population. This event represent the theme of Work, Exchange, and Technology because the biggest takeaway from the Columbian Exchange was the exchange of goods, knowledge, and even diseases from the New World to the Old World. by Anabella Corral

2. Slaves arrive in Jamestown, 1619

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This image connects to the arrival of slaves in Jamestown because it creates a visual of their arrival. This was the beginning of slavery in what would later be known as the United States of America. This event represents the theme of Social Structures because this is what created the status for black individuals in America. They would suffer the effects of this for hundreds of years. by Anabella Corral

3. Great Awakening, 1730s-1740s

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This image represents the Great Awakening because it shows how people would preach, and influence others to reevaluate their religion. This was a part of the Great Awakening, and essentially, it was a religious revival. The Great Awakening best fits with the theme, America and Regional Culture or National Identity. This is because the colonies were culturally developing and transforming their spiritual life. by Anabella Corral

4. Proclamation of 1763

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This image connects to the Proclamation of 1763 because it shows how the colonies were forbidden to settle past the Proclamation Line of 1763/the Appalachian Mountains. This was the beginning of tensions between the American colonists and the British. This connects to the theme of Migration and Settlement because many colonists wanted to settle and migrate past the Proclamation Line, but they were forbidden to. by Anabella Corral

5. Treaty of Paris, 1763

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This image represents the Treaty of Paris because it was the treaty that ended the French and Indian War. The French and Indian War was basically the British versus the French who were allies with Native Americans. This explains their appearance in the image. The theme that best fits was America in the World. The colonists interacted with the French and Native Americans.They fought in the French and Indian War under the command of the British. by Anabella Corral

6. Declaration of Independence written, 1776

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This image connects to the signing of the Declaration of Independence because it shows the signing off it. The creation of the Declaration of Independence was the colonies formally saying that they were going to fight for independence from Britain. This was the beginning of America acting on their own. It connects to the theme of America in the World. It fits that one because they were interacting with Britain, stating their independence. This changed their place, and their status in the world. by Anabella Corral

7. Articles of Confederation ratified, 1777

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This image represents the Articles of Confederation because this is how it was introduced. The Articles of Confederation was a written document that established the powers and function of the government. It was unsuccessful in the long run and was replaced with the Constitution which gave the federal government more power. It connects to the theme of Politics and Power. This many Americans felt wronged by the British, so when they became independent, they wanted a government that wasn't overpowered. This resulted in a weak federal government and strong federal government. by Anabella Corral

8. Invention of the cotton gin, 1794

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This image represents the invention of the Cotton Gin because it shows its effects on the enslaved people who worked on plantations. Cotton was grown in the south, and the invention of the Cotton Gin was revolutionary though it did have its downsides. This invention caused a rise in slavery because they needed more people to operate it. It connects with the theme of Work, Exchange, and Technology because it required more slaves in plantations, and it was a new piece of technology that was extremely popular in the South. by Anabella Corral

9. Revolution of 1800

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This represents the Revolution of 1800 because it shows the significance of Thomas Jefferson vs John Adams. Jefferson was an Anti-Federalist, someone who was opposed to strong governments and was in favor towards the average person, and Adams was a Federalist, someone in favor towards a strong central government. This was a heated election that caused a split in the country that would continue to develop overtime. Jefferson won in the end after being elected by the House of Representatives. This connects to the theme of Politics and Power because it was a major election that was extremely close. It was the first peaceful transfer of power. by Anabella Corral

10. War of 1812, 1812-1815

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The image connects to the underlying cause of the War of 1812: British impressment of US sailors under false pretenses that they were British citizens. The War of 1812 represents the America in the World theme, as the (still) negative interactions between the U.S. and Britain continued enough to spark yet another war in the years following the American Revolution

11. Missouri Compromise, 1820

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The image represents the first physical divider-- the Mason-Dixon line--made as a result of the Missouri Compromise. The Missouri Compromise best fits the American and Regional Culture theme. The distinctly forming regional cultures (pro-slavery and anti-slavery) were influential enough within the federal government and legislature to manifest into a physical division that further sectioned off the states.

12. Nullification Crisis, 1832-1833

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The image connects to South Carolina's geographical position that contributed to the types of beliefs and values it held, influenced by slavery's contribution to their economy. Because of this influence, the North and South were already becoming divided, which further developed the South's dislike of the Tariff of 1828 (cause of Nullification Crisis). The Nullification Crisis can be represented by the Geography and Environment theme, as South Carolina heavily depended on slavery both geographically and environmentally. This dependence was highlighted in their support for the repeal of the Tariff of Abominations, and their produced document threatening secession as a result of it.

13. Compromise of 1850

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The image represents the reinforced slave capture that occurred directly because of a provision within the Compromise of 1850, strengthening the Fugitive Slave Act. The Politics and Power theme best represents the Compromise of 1850, as both the North and South's political beliefs had to be taken into account when compromising over the official addition of new territory. If one side believed the other was being favored, the nation would split and war would ensue, so Stephen A. Douglas, the author, had to carefully maintain the balance between the two regions.

14. Kansas-Nebraska Act, 1854

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The image reflects the idea of popular sovereignty that was implemented in the Kansas-Nebraska Act, where settlers of those regions could decide on if the state was free or slave. This is best represented with the American and Regional Culture theme, as the regional differences and beliefs (pro vs anti slavery) directly influenced the resulting balance of power in Congress after the vote was decided. Consequently, migrants from both the North and South poured into the new states in order to sway the margins in favor of their respected political affiliations.

15. Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857

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The image portrays Dred Scott, the former slave who sued for his freedom and was ultimately denied it, which unfortunately led to disastrous unintended consequences for the condition of slavery throughout the nation. The Social Structures theme best represents this case, because the deeply implemented ideas of slavery, black inferiority, and racism that were embedded in the country influenced the Supreme Court's ruling in denying Scott his freedom.

16. Election of 1860

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This image portrays the vast crowd surrounding the Capitol building during Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address. Lincoln easily won the Electoral College over Stephen A. Douglas, but did not receive a single vote from the South, and as a result, crowds listened closely as to how he would move forward during a time of strong divide within the nation. The Election of 1860 best connects to the Politics and Power theme, as this was the most consequential election in American history. Lincoln's inauguration as a Republican induced so much distrust within the Southern states that it led South Carolina to secede within a month.

18. Emancipation Proclamation, 1863

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The image shows Abraham Lincoln's first signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation can be represented by the American & National Identity theme, in that it implements the core American ideal of the Founding Fathers of "all men are created equal," and capitalized on the idea of freedom to call on the slaves in the seceded states to help fight for the Union.

19. 13th Amendment, 1865

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The image portrays the newly freed slaves cheering after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. These slaves would later go on to be fully emancipated with the incoming 13th amendment. The Social Structures theme can be applied to this event, as the entire concept of how African Americans were viewed were being fundamentally changed with the new Constitutional amendments. Whereas enslaved African Americans were seen to be as mentally inferior and unable to become fully U.S. citizens, the passing of the 13th amendment completely changed this idea and was the first step in the long journey to racial equality.

20. Assassination of Abraham Lincoln, 1865

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The image illustrates the exact event leading to Lincoln's untimely death, and how it's almost ironic that he died so domestically, compared to his resilience during the Civil War. His assassination is best encompassed with the Politics and Power theme, especially considering the lasting effects of it. Lincoln's death drastically changed the direction of the Reconstruction era, and his replacement, Andrew Johnson, implemented many political policies that slowed the speed of Reconstruction and allowed many Confederate leaders back into the Union's government.

17. American Civil War, 1861-1865

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The image represents the culmination of the division between the North and South, as seen with the Union and Confederate flags being waved even during violent battle. The Civil War best fits the American and Regional Culture theme, as ultimately the clashing regional cultures of the North and South, developed around their economies, industries, terrain, and climate, were different enough to influence their respective representatives to secede and declare war on each other.