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1492

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“Discovery of America“ by Columbus

After 1600

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European Colonists mainly from Britain, but also Spain, Netherlands and France arrive in America

1770´s

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13 British colonies on the Northeastern coast

1770´s

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Britain setting heavy taxes on certain goods lead to unrest

1770´s

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Clashes with british soldiers began columinating in “The Boston Tea Party“ —> protesters sank a ship full of tea from Britain
—> “Boston Tea Party“ - the citizens of Boston resisted British colonial policies

1775 - 1783

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Successful revolutionary war against Britain

1776

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“Founding Fathers“ drafted the Declaration of Independence —> signed by all Members in Congress on July 4

1787

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Guideline for constitution was written

17 century

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Settlers came to escape poverty; religious, political and economic oppression or to take advantage of the new opportunity

Between early 17th century and 1807

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Abolishing American slave trade on plantations

1848 - 1852

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German (after failed revolution 1848) and Irish immigrants —> peak period of immigration

Early 20th century and post 1965

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More non Europeans entering the country —> because of changed immigration laws

Since 1970´s

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Instead of America as ”melting pot” now “salad bowl”

1791 “Bill of Rights”

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Set of ten amendments added to the constitution—> guarantees religious freedom, freedom of speech, equal rights and opportunities for all American citizens

1861 - 1865

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“Civil War” between northern and southern states

1896

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Introduction of “Jim Crow” racial segregation laws —> put African Americans in a position of inequality

1950 - 60´s

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Civil rights movement —> equal rights in law for descendants of freed slaves

2008

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First black president “Barack Obama”

2021

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First black vice president “Kamala Harris”

11 September 2011

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Coordinated suicide attacks by terror group from Afghanistan and Iraq

1789

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George washington takes office as the first american president