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