American History

American History1492-1865

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1492 - Columbus reaches America

1607 – Jamestown founded

1620 – The Mayflower

1773 - The Boston tea party

1775 – Revolution

1776 – The Decleration of Independence

1781 – Revolution ends

George Washington 1789-1797

1791 Bill of Rights

1803 – The Louisiana Purchase

1804 - Lewis and Clark expedition

1820 – The Missouri compromise

1838 – The Trail of Tears

1848 – Gold Rush

1860 – Lincoln elected president

1861 – Civil War