APUSH Periods 1-4 Timeline by Victoria De Casas

Columbus’ First Voyage

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:37:31 UTC

Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator funded by the Spanish king and queen to find a shorter route to the Indies which then ended him up in the "New World"

HS: New importation of items that are not in the "Old World"

Founding of Jamestown

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:42:27 UTC

English settlers arrived in what is now Virginia. It was the first successful permanent settlement in America.

HS: Was the start of the colonization in America

Seven Years’ War

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:46:59 UTC

Also known as the French & Indian War. A conflict between France and Great Britain over who is going to take control of the colonies.

HS: Gave Britain a big portion to control the Americas

Proclamation of 1763

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:47:17 UTC

Made by King George III after the Seven Years' War. Declared that the colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

HS: Angered the colonists because they were still being ruled by the King all the way across the sea

Stamp Act

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:47:26 UTC

Passed by British Parliament which was a new tax imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper

HS: Was parliament's first direct tax on American colonists

Boston Massacre

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:47:37 UTC

British Army soldiers shot and killed people because a group of mob's were throwing sticks/stones at British soldiers.

HS: Event that led to the American Revolution

Boston Tea Party

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:47:46 UTC

A group of colonists dressed up as Native Americans dumped tea into the harbor in protest of the British Parliament.

HS: Led to the British government acting harshly which escalated the American Revolution

Intolerable Acts

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:47:55 UTC

A series of laws passed by Parliament after the Boston Tea Party. They were meant to punish the colonists for throwing tea over the harbor.

HS: Would be the start of the establishment of the first American government

Declaration of Independence

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:48:04 UTC

A document that declared America as an independent country and not a colony of Britain.

HS: Marked an official step taken by the American colonies toward independence

Battle of Yorktown

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:48:18 UTC

Last major battle of the American Revolution and American victory.

HS: Led to the surrender of the British.

Constitution

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 20:48:27 UTC

A document that established the rights of the Americans. Created federal government branches; legislative, judicial, and executive.

HS: Guaranteed every American fundamental rights and protection of life, liberty, and property.

Washington’s Farewell Address

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 21:08:33 UTC

A document from George Washington when he retired from office. He stressed that we should stay away from foreign alliances which was later rejected by Jefferson since he favored the alliance with France.

HS: His two terms in office were an inspiration for future presidents

Alien & Sedition Acts

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 21:08:42 UTC

Alien: Made it difficult for immigrants to become US citizens from 5 to 14 years.

Sedition: Illegal to criticize the government

HS: Set to maintain federalist powers

Jefferson’s Election

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-10 21:08:53 UTC

Against two parties, Republican Jefferson and Federalists Adams. Produced the first orderly transfer of power from one party to another

HS:

Louisiana Purchase

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:41:55 UTC

The US bought the Louisiana territory from France for $15 million.

HS: Doubled the size of the US

War of 1812

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:10 UTC

War between Britain and the US. The war was sparked by a variety of issues, including British interference with American trade and the impressment of American sailors.

HS: Established the boundaries of British Canada and the US.

Missouri Compromise

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:18 UTC

Missouri wanted to join the Union as a slave state but the problem was that it would unbalance the Union and there would be more slave states. Maine then became a free state and Missouri became a slave state.

HS: All states north of the Missouri line must be free states or states without slavery

Monroe Doctrine

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:27 UTC

A statement of foreign policy which proclaimed that Europe should not interfere in affairs within the United States or countries in the Western Hemisphere.

HS: Was a warning for European nations

Jackson’s Election

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:36 UTC

7th US president. His presidency brought lots of problems to the country including Tariff of Abominations, Specie Circular and Pet Banks.

HS: Was seen as a war hero in the War of 1812

Indian Removal Act

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:47 UTC

Passed by congress and signed by President Andrew Jackson. The act was forcible and violent dispossession of indigenous people's land in the southeastern United States.

HS: Natives were moved to Indian territory and out of state borders

Nat Turner’s Rebellion

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:42:57 UTC

Nat Turner believed he was chosen by God to lead enslaved Africans to freedom. He led a slave rebellion that's known as the deadliest revolt

HS: The rebellion hardened pro slavery attitudes among Southern whites

Battle of the Alamo

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:43:07 UTC

A battle between Mexican and American troops. Mexico's attempt to end slavery from white settlers who moved into Texas land.

HS: Shaped the events associated with westward expansion in the United States

Annexation of Texas

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:43:18 UTC

The land of Texas that was once an independent nation was annexed by the United States and admitted to the Union.

HS: Would later contribute to the Mexican-American War

Mexican-American War

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:43:27 UTC

A conflict between the United States and Mexico. The war was sparked by a dispute over the annexation of Texas by the US.

HS: Expansion of the US with new states like California, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.

The Compromise of 1850

victoriadecasas2 — 2023-11-13 20:43:38 UTC

The government agreed to place no restrictions on slavery in the New Mexico and Utah territories. The territories would be ruled by popular sovereignty.

HS: Admitted California as a free state and other new states were to choose for themselves