Native Americans Coming and Going (10,000 Years ago) Came across land bridge following the animals, Nomadic Indians, Heathen religion, Many died due to disease and people coming from Europe and other countries
Columbus and Exploration (1492-early 1600s) Looking for faster trade, Claim new land and get money (gold, silver, wood). Majelane first guy to go around world sailed for Spain. Quartz came and ran the Aztec. The Aztec thought he was a god then destroyed them to get there gold. Pezaro conquistador concered the incas, Explored the Northwest.
Jamestown and Colonization (Early 1600s-1770) People wanted to come and stay because people wanted opportunity and land. Fresh start, get out of debt.
Rev War(1775-1783) Britain forced taxes, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Soldiers came in to people home and ate and slept.
US Constitution (1789) Living document that still affects us today. Protects our Rights. Sets up the U.S Government 1. Executive 2. Legislative-Congress-house and senate 3. Judicial- Supreme court, Makes final decision on making laws constitutional.
Westward Expansion (1800's)
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