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Period: Nov 3, 1500 to
Timeline
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Nov 3, 1505
Migration
European migration begins in north america -
Control
England controls the land along much of the atlantic coast -
Anger
The British government angers the American colonists by imposing new taxes limiting thier freedom. -
Revolution
The colonies fought a war for independence against Great Britain -
Constitution
The U.S. leaders drafted the Constitution. -
Purchase
The United States agrees to the Louisiana Purchase -
Transformation
Industrialization transforms the United States and Canada -
Independence
The Mexican Territory of Texas becomes an independent republic. -
Texas
Texas joins the United states -
Gold
Gold and silver is found in California and travelers rush to the area. -
The Civil War
Because of disputes over slavery, economics and poltics, the Northern and Southern states fought in the American Civil war -
Civil War
The Civil War ended -
Canada
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald helps create four Canadian colonies- Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick -
Alaska
The U.S. purchases Canada -
Canada
Canada gained full independence