US History Timeline by Periods by Autumn Porter

Christopher Columbus

autumnporter — 2025-02-12 19:46:07 UTC

With funding from King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I, Columbus sailed across the Atlantic, only to stumble upon the Americas.

New Tech

autumnporter — 2025-02-12 19:57:09 UTC

With the need to travel overseas, people needed to improve ships and maps. Things like compasses and the printing press were made to record travels and events.

Columbian Exchange

autumnporter — 2025-02-12 20:02:40 UTC

When Columbus brought back new birds and people from his trip, demand for new things became the norm. Trade with other nations to get new foods and livestock improved societies by improving health. However, it also brought disease some countries.

Slavery

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 17:46:58 UTC

Slavery was first introduced to the British colonies in the Americas.

Enlightenment

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 17:50:26 UTC

The Age of Enlightenment was a time period of intellect and philosophy. It made people improve society on facts and inquiry.

Triangular Trade

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 17:54:03 UTC

Mercantilism led to the triangular trade. Goods from America went to Britain, slaves went from Africa to America, and goods came and went from Britain.

Revolutionary War

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 17:58:52 UTC

After being given too many taxes by the British, Americans rose together to become an independent country.

Presidency of George Washington

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:01:54 UTC

The first president of the United States was George Washington, a past general in the Revolutionary War. He was the example which many presidents after followed.

Louisiana Purchase

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:06:12 UTC

During the Age of Jefferson, President Jefferson bought the Louisiana territory from the French, doubling the size of the United States.

White Male Suffrage

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:11:42 UTC

The right to vote was given to the common white man.

Trail of Tears

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:14:45 UTC

Jackson ordered for the removal of Native Americans from their land, forcing them to take a long, dangerous journey to a reserve. Many people died on the journey.

Purchase of More Land

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:16:57 UTC

Jackson negotiated with the Cherokee to purchase Kentucky and Tennessee.

Age of Jackson

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:17:18 UTC

New Country

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:17:33 UTC

British Colony Development

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:18:26 UTC

New World Discover

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:19:01 UTC

Slavery Dispute

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:19:55 UTC

Presidency of Abraham Lincoln

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:23:15 UTC

Abraham Lincoln was elected as the Republican president, upsetting Southern Democrats.

Civil War

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 18:27:10 UTC

Southern states seceded from the Union when they believed slavery was threatened to be abolished. The Union engaged in a war to reunite the Union, which was successful.

Reconstruction

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 19:31:28 UTC

After the Civil War, Congress made it their mission to secure the Union and the rights of African Americans. The measures made to do this were called The Reconstruction Era.

The Gilded Age

autumnporter — 2025-02-14 19:33:44 UTC

Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

autumnporter — 2025-03-19 18:52:04 UTC

The completion of the transcontinental railroads connected the West with the East, bringing together the markets.

Rise of Millionaires and Big Business

autumnporter — 2025-03-19 18:55:52 UTC

As society became more innovative, certain people found a way to own and sell this innovation to create a fortune for themselves. This created big business and millionaires. Many corporations also used their money to influence local politics as well.

Harnessing of Electrical Power

autumnporter — 2025-03-19 18:59:47 UTC

Thomas Edison, with the financial help of JP Morgan, harnessed electricity and used it to power homes.

Creation of the Populist Party

autumnporter — 2025-03-19 19:04:50 UTC

With the labor abuse gained from big business, the common people came together to create the People's (or Populist) Party. Mostly consisting of farmers, the Populist Party aimed at getting direct senator vote, a shorter work week, graduated income taxes, public ownership of railroads and communication lines, and restricting immigration.