Humble Beginnings
This Colony established in 1607 was the first successful English colony in North America
Jamestown
This mid 19th century event saw the movement of several native American tribes from their native lands in the south to present day Oklahoma.
Trail of tears (1838-1839)
In this famous U.S. election Republican Candidate Abraham Lincoln won in a nail-biter. This further deepened the hatred between north and south.
Election of 1860
This amendment brought an end to slavery
13th Amendment
This economic style refers to a "hands off approach" towards economics, allowing citizens and business' to act on their own
Laissez Faire
This early assembly marks the First form of democracy in the British Colonies
Virginia House of Burgess's
This Law granted U.S citizenship to Native Americans living in the United States.
Indian Citizenship Act
In this 20th century election a televised presidential debate was aired live for the first time ever.
Election of 1960
This amendment outlawed the sale of alcohol in the United States. This other amendment repealed the prior amendment.
18th and 21st amendments
This famous day, which took place in 1929, started the great depression when the stock market took a nose dive
Black Tuesday
These investment firms were used to fund colonial expeditions into the early colonies.
Examples include the Virginia Company, and the Massachuesetts Bay Colony
Joint Stock Companies
This labor system used by the Spanish was used in the early colonial period. Colonizers granted land and the right to demand labor and tribute from indigenous people living on the lands.
Encomienda system
In this famous 19th century election, Thomas Jefferson tied John Adams, when Jefferson won in a vote off between himself and former running mate Aaron Burr, it marked the first transition of power.
Election of 1800
This amendment granted equal protection under the law to all citizens and prohibits states from denying persons jurisdiction to equal protection
14th amendment
This economic dilemma arose in the early 19th century after cotton prices declined which led to widespread bankruptcy and unemployment
Panic of 1819
This written piece of law made an attempt to prohibit colonial citizens from expanding west past the Appalachian
Proclomation of 1763
This movement arose in the 1960s and aimed to address the issue of land rights, treaty rights, and the overall well being of Native Americans.
American Indian Movement (AIM)
This election marked the first time a women was on the ballot as a vice president candidate. In the end it was one of the biggest landslides of all time. The winning candidate won 49/50 states
Election of 1984
This amendment granted Congress the power to levy an income tax
16th amendment
This act gave the Board of governors the right to set reserve requirements and interest rates for deposits
Banking Act of 1935
This rebellion had to do with the tax on imports of a particular alcoholic beverage. Farmers in Pennsylvania were outraged and a rebellion broke out. Federal troops were sent and swiftly put down the rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion
This law, passed by the U.S government, allotted land to Native Americans based on family size. This was seen as mass genocide by U.S. forces
Allotment/Dawes Act
This election was a close call between one very well known political figure and one relative of an NFL player. The results were so close in Florida a recount. The election ultimately went to the Supreme Court.
Election of 2000
This amendment ratified in 1961 granted residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections.
23rd Amendment
This 15 year stretch was one of the most prosperous times in America's economic history
Reagan Boom 1982-1997