C3 History Flashcards
Tell me about the pilgrims
In 1620 the pilgrims from Plymouth England signed the Mayflower compact before landing in Plymouth Massachusetts
Tell me about Columbus
In 1492 Columbus meet the first of four trips to the Caribbean on three Spanish ships name the Niña the Pinta and Santa Maria
Tell me about the Boston tea party
In 1773 The colonist dressed as Mohawks, dumped tea from the British East India Company into the Boston Harbor
Tell me about the Declaration of Independence
1776 the Continental Congress publish the declaration of independence in Philadelphia, announcing the colonist intent to form a new nation
Tell me about George Washington
In 1789 in New York George Washington was granted the full powers and responsibilities of the presidency by the US Constitution
Tell me about the Louisiana purchase
In 1803 the purchase of Louisiana from France prompted westward exploration by Pioneer such as Louis and Clark and Congressman Davy Crockett
Tell me about war of 1812
The war of 1812 gave confidence to the US to write the Monroe doctrine, warning Europeans not to attempt to colonize the Americans