History 221

Timeline Part I
Instructions: Complete the matrix by providing the Time Period/Date(s) in column B, and the Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History in column C. See complete instructions in the Syllabus for the Module 1 assignment entitled, “Timeline Part I.” NOTE: The timeline project does not need to be submitted to turnitin. NOTE: Please write your answers in a clear and concise manner. Limit your submission of the Timeline Part I to a maximum of 13 pages (not including a reference page). Be sure to cite all sources.

Major Event/Epoch in American History
Time Period/Date(s)
Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History
1) Describe three different American Indian cultures prior to colonization.
1492
190-1500
1558-1600
American Indians have been around for thousands of years.In 1492 when Columbus founded the New World America was born but, American Indians had been here for thousands and hundreds of years. Another was Cortez defeated the Atzecs while searching for treasures.
Another evet is Elizabeth the First becaomes Queen of England. Elizabeths main goal was to make sure we colonized the New World.(
(Brands, Breen, Gross, & Williams, 2009)
2) The effects of British colonization on the Native Americans. And canon
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The effects on the Native Americans were that Native Americans became unpeaceful and were upset with the British. Another event was the Roots of Slavery, and how we were transferring slaves across the country.
(Keene,Cornell, &O’Donnell 2010)
3) The evolution of the sociology-political milieu during the colonial period, including Protestant Christianity’s impact on colonial social life.

The Protestant Reformation causeds memebers to reform the Practices on the Catholic Church.
(Keene,Cornell, &O’Donnell 2010)
4) The effects of the Seven Years’ War.
1756-1763
The Seven Years war expanded the British territory in the North America and the debt in British doubled. The Seven Years war affected Europe ,North America, Central America, and even the West African coast.

(Keene,Cornell, &O’Donnell 2010)
5) The evolution of the concept of “God-given freedom of the individual” stemming from the Protestant Reformation and developing through the American Enlightenment and the Great Awakening, and culminating with the Declaration of Independence.

6) The evolution of the socio-political and cultural milieu that created the conditions necessitating and including the formation of the:
a) Declaration of Independence
b) U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights)
1776

1781-1815
Declaration of Independence:
The Declaration Of Independence was approved in July 4, 1776.The Declaration of Independence describing the preamble and the colonies that were overthrown ed The Declaration explained how all men are created equal and that certain rights should never be violated. The document is broken up into three parts the first part state the purpose of the document and why Americans are declaring independence. The second part is a theory what a government is and how the government is ruled and should be used. The third part is the part about the Separation of England.
US Constitution: The US constitution established three types of government branches. The first is the Legistlative group, the second is the Executive and the third is the Judicial. The US constitution established laws and amendments for the US . Each amendment must be followed and the Bill of Rights is also in the Constitution.
(Keene,Cornell, &O’Donnell 2010)
7) The character of George Washington and his precedent-setting impact for future presidents.
1732
George Washington was the first president of the United States. George Washington believed in keeping US alive by developing a US Army that would protect the nation and keep the US as an independent nation. George Washington was the father of our country, and established that all presidents should be only be allowed to serve two terms. He also defeated the British and make the US the most powerful country in the world.
8) The evolution of Jeffersonian Democracy and its legacy, including:
a) The Louisiana Purchase
b) The Second Great Awakening
c) The Embargo Act
d) Issues with the courts

The Louisiana Purchase- President Jefferson wanted American to be the “chosen country, with room enough for our descendants to the thousandth and thousandth generation”. After President Jefferson described this he decided to keep is idea of expanding the “empire of liberty/the nation, and he would hope to expand westward. Jefferson worked on gaining the Territory but he would first have to send a delegation to France where Napoleon would decide. When Jefferson found out that Napoleon was willing to sell the entire territory to Jefferson but Jefferson could not buy it because of his constitutional Philosophy. Jefferson decided to abandon the constitutional philosophies and gained control of the Mississippi River and doubled the size of the nation.

The Second Great Awakening- During the 1860’s-1790s the Second Great Awakening happened .The Second Great Awakening was about schooling and theology in society. The authority was weakend during the establishment of churches in colonies.

Embargo Act- In 1807 President Jefferson had a plan of Peaceable Correction. Jefferson wanted to keep ships out of harms warms way and deprive Britain and France of economic benefits of trade.
9) The War of 1812
1806-1815
The War of 1812 was military conflict between the US and Great Britian.Many events happened during the War of 1812 some were the Chesapeake,Embargo Act, Battle of Tippecanoe,Britsh caputure Ft Mackinac, and many others.

British impress American Sailors-British captains took over 10,000 American Citizens ships
Battle of French Town- Kentucky had taken over the British and Indians during a blood fight. British then rebelled by buring Washingtion DC.
Treaty of Ghent- British and American diplomats agreed on status quoante bellum.
(Wadsworth, 2012)

The Monroe Doctrine
1823
The Monroe Doctrine was established in a speech by James Monroe in 1823.The speech was aimed to limit European expansion into the Western Hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine declared the Americans were no longer open to the colonization. The US would control independent nations of the Western Hemisphere.
(Wadsworth, 2012)
10) The evolution of Jacksonian democracy and its legacy including:
a) The Nullification crisis
b) The bank crisis
c) The Trail of Tears
d) The socio-political effects of Manifest Destiny

1832

1791

1830
The Nullification Crisis: The crisis happened during Andrew Jackson the purpose was to pass a tarrif.

The Bank Crisis:The Banking Crisis was an economic crisis in America. During this time money was scare in the community which created it difficult for people to gain money, and many farmers and business lost of everything. Due to money being scare a few states decided to implement a tax on banks , which would help create money. After the bank crisis many believe that Jackson was the cause of it, and he was just like the banks
The Trail of Tears: Andrew Jackson president of the United States signed into law “The Indian Removal Act”.The act allowed five indian tribes to be removed.
The socio-political effects of Manifest Destiny:Manifest Destiny was a phase of devine saction for the territorial expansion of the United States.
11) The causes and effects of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
1846-1848
The Mexican American War caused splints in both the Democratic and Whig Parties.
The War started between the US and Mexico which the US eventually claimed Texas part of its territory.
(Wadsworth, 2012)

REFRENCES:
Berkin, Carol. Making America. a History of the United States. Vol. 1. Boston: Wadsworth, 2012. Print.

Keene, Jennifer D., Saul Cornell, and Edward T. O'Donnell. Visions of America: A History of the United States. Vol. 1. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2010. Print.