APUSH Midterm Dates

1607

1607

The year when Jamestown, Virginia, was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America, which marked the beginning of sustained English colonization in the region.

1730s

A decade characterized by the First Great Awakening, a significant religious revival movement that emphasized personal faith and emotional experiences in the American colonies.

1754 – 1763

The time span during which the French and Indian War took place, a conflict between Britain and France in North America that was a part of the broader Seven Years' War.

1775 – 1783

The duration of the American Revolution, a pivotal conflict in which the Thirteen American Colonies fought for independence from British rule.

1776

The year the Declaration of Independence was ratified, proclaiming the colonies' separation from British sovereignty and outlining the principles of individual rights and government by consent.

1777

The year the Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress, establishing the first constitution for the United States, which created a confederation of sovereign states.

1787

The year the Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

1788

The year George Washington was elected as the first president of the United States, establishing a precedent for the office and the new government.

1793

The year President Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality, asserting that the United States would refrain from taking sides in the conflicts arising from the French Revolutionary Wars.

1796

The year John Adams was elected as the second president of the United States, succeeding George Washington.

1798

The year the Alien and Sedition Acts were enacted, a series of laws aimed at restricting immigration and limiting freedom of speech in the context of national security during a period of political tension.

1800

The year of Thomas Jefferson's election as the third president, marking a significant political shift with the Democratic-Republican Party taking control after the Federalists.

1803

The year the Louisiana Purchase was completed, in which the United States acquired a vast territory from France, effectively doubling the size of the nation.

1808

The year of James Madison's election as the fourth president, known for later leading the nation during the War of 1812.

1812 - 1815

The time period during which the War of 1812 occurred, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, often fueled by maritime disputes and impressment of American sailors.

1820

The year the Missouri Compromise was enacted, a legislative agreement that aimed to maintain the balance between slave and free states in the Union.

1823

The year the Monroe Doctrine was established, a pivotal U.S. policy declaring opposition to European colonialism in the Americas and asserting American influence in the Western Hemisphere.

1800 – 1850

The period known as the Market Revolution, characterized by significant economic changes including advances in transportation, communication, and commercial practices that transformed the American economy.

1828

The year Andrew Jackson was elected as the seventh president, noted for his populist approach and implementation of policies that would later lead to the Trail of Tears.

1820s – 1830s

A time period marked by the Second Great Awakening, a religious revival that inspired numerous reform movements and emphasized individual piety and social reform.

1832

The year associated with the Nullification Crisis, a considerable dispute between the federal government and South Carolina over tariff laws.

1846 – 1848

The duration of the Mexican-American War, a conflict stemming from territorial disputes following the annexation of Texas.

1850

The year the Compromise of 1850 was enacted, a set of laws designed to ease tensions between slave and free states, including the controversial Fugitive Slave Act.

1854

The year the Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed, allowing new territories to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery, leading to violent conflict known as 'Bleeding Kansas'.

1860

The year of Abraham Lincoln's election, which led to the secession of Southern states from the Union, exacerbating tensions that would culminate in the Civil War.

1861 – 1865

The time period of the Civil War, a devastating conflict between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including states' rights and slavery.

1867

The year that marked the beginning of Military Reconstruction following the Civil War, during which the federal government took significant control over Southern states.

1877

The year of the Compromise of 1877, an agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election and effectively ended the Reconstruction era in the South.