TIMELINE activity by Valentina Cooper _ Student - DavisDriveMS

Scotch-Irish

vmcooper1 — 2024-05-31 16:21:48 UTC

The first people to settle the backcountry were the Scots-Irish. People who had been transplanted from Scotland to Northern Ireland in the 1600’s to help England conquer Irish Catholics. Within a generation or two the English began telling them how to worship they left for America. Many moved into the backcountry of North Carolina. This happened 410 years before I was born.

Proclamation 1763

vmcooper1 — 2024-05-31 16:43:53 UTC

Issued October 7, 1763 after the French and Indian War ended Created to stop future conflict with Native Americans Stated that Americans were not permitted to go west of the Appalachian Mountains (which was part of the reason the war was fought!) This happened 246 years before I was born

Louisiana Purchase

vmcooper1 — 2024-05-31 16:49:57 UTC

In 1803 Thomas Jefferson purchased 828,000 square miles of land for 15 million dollars from Napoleon the leader of France. The land mass stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to Rocky Mountains and Canada. The purchase of this land sprouted national pride and ensured expansion. This happened 207 years before I was born.

Cottage Industry

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:14:45 UTC

Before the Industrial revolution there was the cottage industry (The domestic system). A system of production in which manufacturers provide the materials for goods to be produced in the workers home. This happened 210 years before I was born.

Chinese Exclusion Act

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:21:16 UTC

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Those on the West Coast were especially prone to attribute declining wages and economic ills on Chinese workers. Although the Chinese composed only .002 percent of the nation’s population, Congress passed the exclusion act to placate worker demands and assuage prevalent concerns about maintaining white “racial purity.” This happened 128 years before I was born.

Cold War

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:25:37 UTC

The name given to the relationship that developed primarily between the USA and the USSR after World War Two. The Cold War was to dominate international affairs for decades and many major crises occurred:

The Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam
Hungary

The Berlin Wall being just some

Was a clash of very different beliefs and ideology – capitalism/democracy versus communism. Formed the basis of an international power struggle with both sides vying for dominance, exploiting every opportunity for expansion anywhere in the world. This happened 63 years before I was born.

Jimmy Carter

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:28:12 UTC

As the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924-) struggled to respond to formidable challenges, including a major energy crisis as well as high inflation and unemployment. In the foreign affairs arena, he reopened U.S. relations with China and made headway with efforts to broker peace in the historic Arab-Israeli conflict, but was damaged late in his term by a hostage crisis in Iran. Carter’s diagnosis of the nation’s “crisis of confidence” did little to boost his sagging popularity, and in 1980 he was soundly defeated in the general election by Ronald Reagan. Over the next decades, Carter built a distinguished career as a diplomat, humanitarian and author, pursuing conflict resolution in countries around the globe. This happened 30 years before I was born

The Start of Taylor Swift's Career

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:37:35 UTC

At a showcase in Nashville's Bluebird Cafe in 2005, Swift caught the attention of Scott Borchetta, a record executive who was preparing to form an independent record label, Big Machine Records. She became one of Big Machine's first signings, with her father purchasing a three percent share of the company. This happened 5 years before I was born

When American Eagle Outfitters was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-03 16:48:26 UTC

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer headquartered at SouthSide Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company that also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear, and it was created to suit people's clothing needs and making cute outfits. This happened 33 years before I was born.

When lululemon was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 22:50:06 UTC

It was founded in 1998 as a retailer of yoga pants and other yoga wear, and has expanded to also sell athletic wear, lifestyle apparel, accessories, and personal care products. The company has 711 stores internationally and sells online. lululemon athletica inc. Chip Wilson was the founder. This happened 12 years before I was born

When Nike was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 22:51:27 UTC

Founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight on January 25 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, the company became officially Nike, Inc. on May 30 1971. The company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, Nike (Νίκη). This happened 46 years before I was born.

When Bath and Body Works was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 22:56:42 UTC

Home of America's Favorite Fragrances®, Bath & Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, that became an independent public company in Aug. 2021. It was founded in 1990 by Les Wexner. This happened 20 years before I was born.

When Build-A-Bear Workshop was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 22:58:31 UTC

In October 26, 1997, Clark founded Build-A-Bear Workshop after being inspired during a shopping trip by a friend's 10-year-old daughter when they couldn't find a Beanie Baby they were looking for. The girl commented that they could make the toy at home and that sparked Clark's idea to create a store to make stuffed animals. This was in St. Louis, MO. This happened 12 years before I was born.

When 5 Below was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:02:24 UTC

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,600 stores in 43 states. Founders: Thomas Vellios, David Schlessinger. They say that "We believe life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities." This happened 8 years before I was born

When Food Lion was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:03:48 UTC

Food Lion was founded in 1957 in Salisbury, North Carolina, as Food Town by Wilson Smith, Ralph Ketner, and Brown Ketner. The Food Town chain was acquired by the Belgium-based Delhaize Group grocery company in 1974. This happened 53 years before I was born.

When Target was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:04:41 UTC

The corporation was founded in Minneapolis by businessman George Dayton in 1902, and developed through the years via expansion and acquisitions. Target, the company's first discount store and eventual namesake, was opened in 1962. This happened between 48-108 years before I was born.

When LEGO was Established

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:05:41 UTC

Lego began in 1932 in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter. He initially produced furniture but later started making wooden toys. The company was named "Lego" in 1934, a contraction from the Danish phrase "leg godt", meaning "play well". This happened 78 years before I was born

My mom was born

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:08:28 UTC

My Mom was born on March 27th, 1979. This happened 31 years before I was born

My dad was Born

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:09:12 UTC

My dad was born on June 21st, 1977. This happened 33 years before I was born

I moved to America from Japan

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:10:08 UTC

I moved to America in 2018. This happened 8 years after I was born.

We bought our own house

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:12:16 UTC

We bought our very own house in 2020. This happened 9 years after I was born

I started middle school

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:12:59 UTC

I started Middle school in 2021. This happened 10 years after I was born

I was born

vmcooper1 — 2024-06-04 23:14:59 UTC

I was born on September 14th, 2010. This happened 0 years since I was born lol :)