APUSH Timeline Flashcards- Ash

Columbus' arrival in the New World

1492; marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization.

Roanoke Island

England’s first attempt to settle in North America in 1587, ended up disappearing.

Jamestown

Established in 1607; first permanent English settlement in North America.

Mayflower

The ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620.

Toleration Act of 1649

Granted religious freedom to Christians in Maryland.

Glorious Revolution

1688 overthrow of James II that led to William and Mary becoming joint monarchs.

Seven Years' War

1754-1763; fought between the British and the French over territorial disputes.

Proclamation of 1763

Forbade colonial settlement past the Appalachian Mountains.

Boston Massacre

1770 incident resulting in the death of multiple colonists, leading to anti-British sentiment.

Declaration of Independence

1776 document articulating principles of individual liberty and government’s responsibility to the people.

Articles of Confederation

First national constitution of the U.S., established in 1777 with significant limitations.

Battle of Yorktown

1781; decisive victory that led to the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Constitutional Convention

1787 gathering for drafting the U.S. Constitution.

The Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the Constitution, added in 1791 to protect individual liberties.

Louisiana Purchase

1803 acquisition that doubled the size of the U.S. and was explored by Lewis and Clark.

Indian Removal Act

1830 law leading to the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Seneca Falls Convention

1848 first women’s rights convention held in New York.

Civil War

1861-1865 conflict primarily over slavery and states' rights.

Emancipation Proclamation

1863 order by President Lincoln freeing the slaves in rebel states.

Spanish American War

1898 conflict resulting in American control of Cuba and the Philippines.

Roosevelt Corollary

1904 expansion of the Monroe Doctrine justifying American intervention in Latin America.

Women’s Suffrage

1920 legal right for women to vote, established by the 19th Amendment.

Great Depression

Began with the Stock Market Crash in 1929, leading to widespread economic hardship.

Watergate Scandal

1972 political scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation in 1974.

Iranian Hostage Crisis

1979 incident where American embassy staff were held hostage for over a year.

Affordable Care Act

2011 health care reform law aimed at expanding access to insurance.