Refelect on US History 1600 - 1877

Reflections on US History from 1600 to 1877

Five of the most influential events and developments in American history from 1600 to 1877 include the introduction of slave trade , the American Revolution , the Great Awakening , the contributions of the Marshall Court and the War of 1812 . One of the important events in the American history was the introduction of slaves during the 1600s The first African slaves , initially brought as servants , arrived in Jamestown in 1619 . In 1670 , the House of Burgesses declared that non-Christian servants were considered slaves as long as

they live . More slaves were brought into the country as time progressed leading to various incidents of maltreatment and injustices to colored people which led to a class rebellion known as Bacon 's Rebellion in 1676 (Davis Apart from the occurrence of racism , slave trade in the United States also spawned many future developments . It was an integral part in the growth and rise of the American economy . It also paved the way for the evolution of the United States to a multicultural nation that it is now Without the introduction of the slave trade in the 1600s the current societal makeup of the United States today which is largely composed of white and black Americans particularly in some states might have been xistent . The portrait of some social sectors such as music and sports would have been very different since these are now dominated by African-Americans today

During the 1700s , the American Revolution was raging with George Washington leading the colonial army and the Second Continental Congress declaring independence on July 2 , 1776 . After a bloody confrontation from the young American nation against the British motherland , the Treaty of Paris was reached in 1783 . With this treaty Britain finally recognized the independence of the United States of America with specific territorial boundaries (Feldmeth American Revoultion . Undoubtedly , this is one of the most significant parts of American history . Without it , the US would have remained under British rule . Moreover , if this revolution occurred at a different time and circumstances , the territories and other properties of the United States would have been very different now . Also , developments would have been different at the end of the revolution . Instead of Britain granting full independence , it could have opted for concession with France and the Spain regarding the authority over the United States . This would only mean two consequences : one is a protracted war with either France or Spain for America 's independence or a complete authority of either of the two up to the present

The Great Awakening (1800s ) is such a significant part of the American History . This constituted a democratic religious movement that swept through the states . Many religious leaders or preachers became known and stressed freedom and fervor in the expression of one 's religion . Moreover , colleges and schools of thought were established alongside the prominence of a variety of religious divisions (Feldmeth America 's Great Awakening . This development is indeed enlightenment through educational advancement through...