Date: Period:
American History Timeline- 1º Semester
Directions:
1. Use your internet to look up the following events. Assign a date to each one.
2. Put these events in chronological order according to that date.
3. For 3 of the events, write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) explaining why that event was
important to American History.
4. For 5 different events, draw a picture or symbol that represents the event.
Event Date:
Order:
War of 1812
August, 2 17.76
Declaration of Independence is signed
January
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Gold is discovered in California
Louisiana territory is purchased
Uncle Tom's Cabin is published
French and Indian War
The Confederacy is formed
Missouri Compromise
Boston Massacre
Emancipation Proclamation is enacted
Your birthday
Marbury vs. Madison court case