As you put these events in chronological order, did you notice any themes or trends? Chronological thinking, specifically the act of putting past events in order, helps historians make sense of the past and create historical narratives. Simply put, historical narratives are stories of the past.

With this in mind, write a brief historical narrative of early American history using these events and your general knowledge of the past. Your narrative should be one or two paragraphs long and include at least 6 of the events listed above.