Presidents
First President of the United States
George Washington
Mexican American War
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Mexican American War
Louisiana Purchase
The "Second Revolution"
The Second Revolution
What did John Winthrop mean by "We shall be as a city on a hill?"
Our success or failure will be visile to all
Battle of Saratoga
Fought Quasi-War with France
John Adams
Dred Scott Decision
Surrender at Appomattox
Dred Scott Decision
Manifest Destiny is introduced
Missouri Compromise
What two key events occurred in Jamestown in 1619?
The House of Burgesses was established
A "Dutch ship with 20-30 Africans arrived."
Last major battle of the Revolutionary War
Battle of Yorktown
Thomas Jefferson
Bombardment of Fort Sumter
Battle of Gettysburg
Bombardment of Fort Sumter
French and Indian War ends
The Second Continental Congress
What was the immediate outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?
An end to the headright system
Battle which inspired our national anthem
Battle of Fort McHenry
President during the War of 1812
James Madison
Secession of South Carolina
Compromise of 1850
Compromise of 1850
Declaration of Independence
Constitution is Ratified
Declaration of Independence
Why did Lord Baltimore establish Maryland?
To provide a haven for Catholics
Battle which inspired Lincoln to release the Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Antietam
His doctrine shaped US and European relations
James Monroe (Monroe Doctrine)
Lincoln's Election
US ends the importation of slaves
US ends the importation of slaves
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
What were the two main ideas in Locke's Two Treatises on Government?
Government legitmacy come from the governed
Individuals have natural rights
Battle which ended the Civil War
Battle of Appomattox Courthouse