APUSH Notecards

Period 1: 1491-1607

1491-1607: Focuses on the interactions between Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans in the pre-colonial period. Key events include the Columbian Exchange and the establishment of early colonies.

Period 2: 1607-1754

1607-1754: Covers the establishment and growth of British colonies in North America. Key events include the founding of Jamestown, the development of the plantation system, and the emergence of distinct colonial regions.

Period 3: 1754-1800

1754-1800: Focuses on the causes and consequences of the American Revolution. Key events include the French and Indian War, the Declaration of Independence, and the creation of the United States Constitution.

Period 4: 1800-1848

1800-1848: Covers the early republic and the expansion of the United States. Key events include the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, the Market Revolution, and the rise of Jacksonian Democracy.