Important dates

marbury v. Madison

What landmark Supreme Court decision was handed down in 1803?

1803

In what year did both the Louisiana Purchase and the Marbury v. Madison decision occur?

Battle of New Orleans

What major battle of the War of 1812 famously took place in 1815, after the war had officially ended?

Missouri Compromise

What legislative agreement regarding the status of slavery in new territories was reached in 1820?

1820

The Missouri Compromise, which regulated the extension of slavery, was passed in the year _____.

Monroe doctrine

What major U.S. foreign policy principle, opposing European colonialism in the Americas, was proclaimed in 1823?

Andrew Jackson

The 'Era of the Common Man' is most associated with the presidency of whom, beginning in 1828?

1828

In what year did Andrew Jackson's election as president usher in the 'Era of the Common Man'?

Seneca falls convention

What pivotal event for the women's rights movement took place in 1848?

1848

The Seneca Falls Convention, a foundational event in the American women's suffrage movement, was held in the year _____.

1846

In what year did the Mexican-American War begin?

Mexican-American war

What conflict between the U.S. and a neighboring country began in 1846?

The Fugitive Slave Act

A key component of the Compromise of 1850 was a stricter version of what law?

1850

A key component of the Compromise of 1850 was a stricter version of what law?

Kansas - Nebraska act

What controversial 1854 act allowed settlers in certain territories to decide the issue of slavery by popular sovereignty?

Republican Party

What major American political party was created in 1854, largely in opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

1854

In what year were both the Kansas-Nebraska Act passed and the Republican Party created?

Abraham Lincoln

The election of _____ as president in 1860 was a major catalyst for the secession of Southern states.

1860

In what year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidential election?

Appomattox Courthouse

In 1865, the South surrendered, ending the Civil War, at what location?

1865

The surrender of the Confederacy at Appomattox Courthouse occurred in the year _____.

ended the Reconstruction era.

What is the significance of the Compromise of 1877?

1877

The end of the Reconstruction period is marked by the Compromise of _____.

1869

In what year was the Transcontinental Railroad completed, connecting the eastern and western United States?

Transcontinental Railroad

What major infrastructure project, linking the coasts of the United States, was completed in 1869?

Wounded Knee Massacre

What event in 1890 is considered the end of the major armed conflict between the U.S. government and Native American tribes?

1890

The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred in the year _____.

Plessy v. Ferguson

What 1896 Supreme Court case established the controversial 'separate but equal' doctrine?

1896

The Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was handed down in what year?

U.S.S Maine

The explosion of what U.S. battleship in 1898 was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?

1898

In what year did the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine precipitate the war with Spain?

The 3rd Treaty of Paris

What treaty, signed in 1898, formally ended the Spanish-American War?

1492

In what year did Columbus arrive in America, marking the beginning of Period 1 (1491-1607)?

Columbus arrived in America

What major event occurred in 1492, initiating sustained contact between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

1607

In what year was Jamestown settled, marking the end of Period 1 and the beginning of Period 2?

Jamestown

What was the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607?

1819

The first African slaves arrived in the British North American colonies in the year _____.

First African slaves arrived

What significant event concerning slavery occurred in 1619 in the British colonies?

1754

The French and Indian War, marking the start of Period 3, began in what year?

French and Indian war

What major global conflict began in North America in 1754?

Treaty of Paris

What treaty was signed in 1763 to formally end the French and Indian War?

1763

In what year did the French and Indian War end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris?

Declaration of independence

What foundational document of the United States was signed in 1776?

1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed in the year _____.

1781

The Battle of Yorktown, which effectively ended the Revolutionary War, occurred in what year?

It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?

1789

In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

U.S COnstitution

What key governing document was ratified in 1789, establishing the framework for the U.S. federal government?

1800

What year is associated with the 'Revolution of 1800'?

Thomas Jefferson

The 'Revolution of 1800' refers to the election of which president?

peaceful transition between different political parties

What was the main significance of Thomas Jefferson's presidential election in 1800?

Louisiana Purchase

In 1803, the United States acquired a vast territory from France in an agreement known as the _____.