AP United States History Timeline (copy)

What year did Christopher Columbus arrive in the Americas, marking the beginning of European exploration and colonization?

1492

What significant event regarding enslaved Africans occurred in 1501?

Enslaved Africans first arrive by European settlers.

What was established in 1587 as England's first attempt to settle North America?

Roanoke colony.

What major event did the Edict of Nantes relate to, and in what year was it enacted?

It was enacted in 1598.

What year was Jamestown established?

1607

Which city was colonized by the French in 1608?

Quebec City.

In what year did the Dutch settle in modern-day Albany?

1614

What system did the Virginia Company introduce in 1618?

The headright system.

What significant legislative body was established in Virginia in 1619?

The House of Burgesses.

What year did English colonies introduce slavery?

1619

Which notable ship sailed in 1620, bringing Pilgrims to America?

The Mayflower.

When did American participation in the transatlantic slave trade officially end?

1808.

What migration occurred between 1629 and 1642?

The Great Puritan Migration.

In what year did Connecticut receive its charters?

1635.

What significant legislation was passed in 1649?

Acts of Tolerance.

Which acts were passed between 1651 and 1673 that regulated colonial trade?

Navigation Acts.

What historical event occurred in 1664 involving New York territory?

England wages war to get the territory.

What rebellion occurred in 1676?

Bacon’s Rebellion.

What declaration was made by King James II in 1685 regarding a colony?

Proclaimed NY a royal colony.

What economic legislation was passed in 1699?

Wool Act.

What happened in 1729 concerning the Carolina colony?

It split into North and South.

What major religious movement occurred in the 1730s?

First Great Awakening.

What year was Georgia formed?

1732.

What regulation was enacted in 1733?

Molasses Act.

What significant slave uprising took place in 1739?

Stono Uprising.

What significant political proposal was introduced in 1754?

Albany Plan of Union.

Which war occurred from 1754 to 1763?

French and Indian War.

What legislation was enacted in 1764 that affected colonial commerce?

Sugar Act.

What oppressive law was passed in 1765 requiring taxes on paper?

Stamp Act.

Which act, passed in 1765, required colonists to house British troops?

Quartering Act.

What tragic event took place in Boston in 1770?

Boston Massacre.

What series of acts were passed in 1772?

Townshend Acts.

When did the First Continental Congress meet?

1774.

What significant event is known as the 'Shot Heard Round the World'?

It occurred in 1775.

What legislative meeting was held in 1775?

Second Continental Congress.

What was adopted in 1776 that declared the colonies' independence?

Declaration of Independence.

What foundational document was ratified in 1777?

Articles of Confederation.

What alliance was formed in 1778 between the United States and France?

Franco-American Alliance.

What major battle took place in 1781?

Battle of Yorktown.

What treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783?

Treaty of Paris.

What year did the U.S. Constitution come into effect?

1789.

In what year was the Judiciary Act passed?

1789.

What important set of amendments was ratified in 1791?

Bill of Rights.

What significant invention occurred in 1793?

The cotton gin.

What major land acquisition occurred in 1802?

Louisiana Purchase.

What important Supreme Court case took place in 1803?

Marbury v. Madison.

What amendment was ratified in 1804?

12th Amendment.

What exploration occurred in 1804?

Lewis and Clark expedition.

What legislation was enacted in 1807 that aimed to restrict trade?

Embargo Act.

What act passed in 1809 aimed to govern trade with foreign nations?

Nonintercourse Act.

What conflict began in 1812 involving the United States?

War of 1812.

What economic crisis occurred in 1819?

Panic of 1819.

What treaty was signed in 1819 concerning land?

Adams-Onis Treaty.

What major infrastructure project began in 1825?

Erie Canal construction.

What controversial legislation was passed in 1828?

Tariff of Abominations.

What act, enacted in 1830, impacted Native American populations?

Indian Removal Act.

Which religious movement was founded in 1830?

Mormonism.

What significant revolt occurred in 1831?

Nat Turner’s Rebellion.

What economic downturn occurred in 1837?

Panic of 1837.

What significant event took place in 1845?

Texas gets statehood.

When did the Mexican-American War begin?

1846.

What landmark women's rights convention occurred in 1848?

Seneca Falls Convention.

What major legislative compromise was made in 1850?

Compromise of 1850.

What influential book was published in 1852?

Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

What conflict characterized the period known as Bleeding Kansas in 1854?

Violent confrontations over slavery.

What major revolution in transportation occurred around 1855?

Transportation Revolution.

What Supreme Court decision was made in 1857?

Dred Scott v. Sanford.

What significant raid took place in 1859 led by an abolitionist?

John Brown’s Raid.

What series of laws were enacted between 1861-1862?

Confiscation Acts.

What proclamation was issued in 1863 that freed slaves in Union-held territory?

Emancipation Proclamation.

What military campaign took place during 1864?

Sherman’s March.

What era of rebuilding took place in the U.S. between 1865-1877?

Reconstruction Era.

What agricultural organization was formed in 1867?

Grange Movement.

What labor organization was founded in 1869?

Knights of Labor.

What regulatory act was passed in 1887?

Interstate Commerce Act.

What antitrust legislation was passed in 1890?

Sherman-Antitrust Act.

What tariff was enacted in 1890 under President McKinley?

McKinley Tariff.

What tariff was enacted in 1894?

Wilson-Gorman Tariff.

What landmark case occurred in 1895 involving the sugar industry?

US v. EC Knight Co.

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

Plessy v. Ferguson.

What legislation was passed in 1914 to regulate business practices?

Antitrust Act.

What act was signed into law in 1917 to address wartime espionage?

Espionage Act.

What law was enacted in 1918 restricting speech during wartime?

Sedition Act.

What amendment was ratified in 1920 granting women the right to vote?

19th Amendment.

What major international meeting took place in 1921?

Washington Conference.

What immigration limitation act was passed in 1924?

Emergency Quota Act.

What international agreement was formed in 1928 to renounce war?

Kellogg-Briand Pact.

What major economic collapse occurred in 1929?

Stock market crash, Great Depression.

What controversial protest occurred in 1932 involving veterans?

Bonus Expeditionary Force Attack.

What amendment, repealing Prohibition, was ratified in 1933?

21st Amendment.

What major legislative act was passed in the same year?

Banking Act.

What foreign policy initiative was introduced in 1934?

Good Neighbor Policy.

What program was established in 1940 to assist wartime allies?

Lend-Lease Act.

What draft-related act was passed in 1940?

Selective Training and Service Act.

What highly classified project to develop nuclear weapons started in 1942?

Manhattan Project.

Which significant diplomatic meeting was held in 1943?

Tehran Conference.

What act was passed in 1943 to manage labor disputes during war?

Labor Disputes Act.

What military operation took place on June 6, 1944?

D-Day.

What significant act for veterans was signed into law in 1944?

Serviceman’s Readjustment Act.

What conference took place in 1945 to discuss post-war Europe?

Yalta Conference.