APUSH Periods 4-7 Timeline by Logan Krajecki

Missouri Compromise

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:27:41 UTC

Compromise that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a non-slave state. HS: Caused a balance in slave and non-slave states as well as split the United States in two.

The Monroe Doctrine

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:30:01 UTC

Warned European powers not to interfere in Western Hemisphere affairs. HS: Would later be very important in imperialist America and in keeping Europeans way from the Americas.

Indian Removal Act

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Took Indian lands next to the US state borders and pushed the Indians west ward. HS: Many Indians rebelled against this move which led to the trail of tears where 6,000 Indians died.

The Compromise of 1850

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:33:31 UTC

Five laws past that dealt with the issue of slavery and territorial expansion. HS: Allowed the US to gain control of land westward all the way to the Pacific coast.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

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Told the story of Uncle Tom an enslaved Person who went through many struggles. HS: Showed what was truly going on in the south and all the struggles slaves had to go through. Opened the eyes to many especially in the North.

Bleeding Kansas

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Kansas broke out into a war between proslavery and antislavery forces. HS: Changed American politics as well as led up to the Civil War.

Dred Scott Case

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:35:45 UTC

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that enslaved people were not citizens therefore not protected by the federal government or the courts. HS: Caused a lot of outrage especially for enslaved people, because this meant they would not be able to stand up and fight for themselves.

Lincoln's Election

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:36:35 UTC

Abraham Lincoln won the popular and electoral vote putting him into office as the 16th president. HS: Led to many political changes involving slavery, for example the emancipation declaration. As well as built up and strengthened the Republican Party.

Teddy Roosevelt wins Nobel Peace Prize - 1906

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:36:40 UTC

He won the Nobel Peace Prize because of his role in helping end the Russo-Japanese War.

HS: This was important because he favored Russia in the negotiations, which made Japan mad; further tensions led to Pearl Harbor.

Construction of Panama Canal begins - 1904

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:37:20 UTC

The construction of the Panama Canal started after the Hay-Bunau-Varlla Treaty was passed.

HS: The Panama Canal was important because it helped shorten trading routes and save on time and cost of goods.

Civil War

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:37:21 UTC

War between the North and the South started primarily because of disagreements over slavery. HS: Split the country into two but the end of the war strengthened U.S. foreign power and influence.

Emancipation Proclamation

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Freed all enslaved people in the South. HS: First federal step in removing slavery, changed American politics.

McKinley Assassination - 1901

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:39:10 UTC

McKinley was shot during one of his public appearances at the Pan-American Exposition.

HS: He was the third president to be assassinated, and this led to Teddy Roosevelt being put in office.

Annexation of Hawaii - 1898

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:39:47 UTC

The US wanted a place to rest during their travel to the Philipines; many natives of Hawaii were killed due to many diseases being brought.

HS: This extended US territory in the Pacific, eventually because of a state.

Spanish American War - 1898

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:41:21 UTC

It began because Cuba wanted the independence of Spain, it was a territory of the US for a short time.

HS: It ended Spain's control of the western hemisphere and showed the world that they were a Pacific power.

Gettysburg Address

logankrajecki2 — 2025-01-08 14:41:45 UTC

Speech given by President Abraham Lincoln after the bloodiest battle during the Civil War. Gave meaning to all the ones who sacrificed their life during the battle and war. HS: Stated that all men are created equal and should be treated as equals. Changed the future of America drastically.

Plessy v. Ferguson - 1896

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:42:01 UTC

It happened because Plessy sat in an all-white train car.

HS: It ruled separate but equal, allowing states to implement Jim Crow laws.

Reconstruction Acts

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The Acts set requirements for the South/Rebel states to follow in order to regain entry into the Union. HS: Reunited the United States under one government.

Pullman Strike - 1894

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Workers wanted higher wages, lower rents, and better working conditions.

HS: This led to combines realizing that they have to treat their workers better and showed the power of the labor movement.

Dawes Act - 1887

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-08 14:44:43 UTC

The Daws Act was meant to break up Indians so they could assimilate into American society.

HS: I increased tensions between Native Americans and the US government. The US government also stole over 90 million acres of tribal land.

Haymarket Bombing - 1886

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-09 14:01:29 UTC

It was a riot for the labor movement when someone threw a bomb.

HS: This was seen as a major setback for the labor movement and caused conflict in the party.

Telephone Invented - 1879

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-09 14:01:58 UTC

The telephone made it easier to communicate across long distances.

HS: The telephone has become something that almost every person has. It has become a billion dollar industry.

Purchase of Alaska - 1867

sebastianbotello1_1 — 2025-01-09 14:02:40 UTC

The purchase of Alaska increased American territory and let us gain more resources.

HS: It has many important resources like oil, natural gas, and gold, which have helped the US financially.