Slavery is widely recognized in the colonies
The French and Indian War ends, tightening British control of the colonies
The Mexican War ends, and the US adds about a third of Mexico's territory to the United States
1868
1770
1767
Abraham Lincoln becomes president
1857
The Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott case determines that blacks do not have rights as US citizens
1650
1860
1801
1933
The 21st Amendment to the Constitution passes, repealing the 18th and ending Prohibition
Boston Massacre results in the deaths of 5 colonists
1848
1619
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution grants equal rights to US citizens
1763
Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president of the United States
The British government taxes colonists' tea, among other goods
A smallpox epidemic wipes out 90% of the Native Americans in Massachusetts Bay
