The New World
In 1607, this was the first colony founded by the Virginia Company of London.
Jamestown
This war was fought by the colonists (Patriots) to be free from Britain (Loyalists).
The Revolutionary War
The Trail of Tears
The ultimate break up letter. America declared independence from Britain in this document.
The Declaration of Independence.
I was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary war, and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington
Tobacco
A war lasting from 1947-1989 that resulted in the space race and Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Cold War
This Election of 1800 was the first peaceful transfer of this.
Power
What document made in a spirit of compromise, balancing ideas to establish a new form of government.
The Constitution
As a Virginian, I supported the patriot cause when I stated, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
This group of people brought friendship to the Native Americans.
This war ended then Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.
The Civil War
This war was fought due to Britain impacting American trade and the impressment of American sailors (forced service).
The War of 1812
The name of the first 10 amendments that was added to the Constitution to provide more balance. Many anti-federalists would not support the constitution without this.
The Bill of Rights
I was not only the primary author to the Declaration of Independence, I also bought the territory west of the Mississippi from France.
Thomas Jefferson
The Middle Passage.
This war began under Kennedy, escalated under Johnson, and ended under Nixon. It was fought over communism.
The Vietnam War
The 7th President of the United States who used the Spoils System and is responsible for the Trail of Tears.
Andrew Jackson
The first draft of the Constitution that had too many weaknesses including no national currency or consistent laws.
Articles of Confederation
Most of my ideas are found in the Constitution, I authored the Virginia Plan for government and the Bill of Rights.
James Madison
The first elected assembly in the new world.
Virginia House of Burgesses
The two sides of the French and Indian War.
French and Indians vs. British and Colonists
America's divine right to expand westward.
Manifest Destiny
This Virginian document directly influenced the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
I was a key figure in forming the first Federalist Party, as I wanted to create a National Bank.
Alexander Hamilton