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Timelines in American History

Timeline: 1600 - 1625
Take a year-by-year look at what was happening in North America 150 years before the revolution.

Timeline: 1675 - 1700
Colony building and clashes with the Native Americans were the hallmark of the 17th century's last quarter. Take a year-by-year look at what was happening in North America 100 years before the revolution.

 

Timeline: War of 1812
Termed the 'Second American Revolution' by some, the War of 1812 saw the British force President James Madison out of the White House. Follow the events of the war that could have meant the end to independence.

Timeline: Texas Independence
From 1832-1836, Texas grappled with Mexico for independence with the help of numerous Americans. Follow the course of the war with this detailed timeline.

Timeline: The Manhattan Progect
Robert Oppenheimer, like many others that worked on the Manhattan Project, saw his work as a necessary evil. Discover the events of this pivotal time in American history.

Timeline: Life of Cochise
Examine the significant events in the life of this important Native-American leader.

 


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