A timeline that includes the most important points in American History from 1492 through 1877. Good for any student of any age or for any history buff. This 4 page guide includes: The new world 1492-1646 Society forms 1642-1732 A country grows 1690-1771 Revolutionary ideas 1754-1774 The revolution 1774-1783 A nation is formed 1776-1800 The early republic 1789-1800 Liberty grows 1801-1823 Looking at life 1655-1806 Life goes on 1807-1857 American growth 1805-1849 Expansion & reform 1825-1848 Slavery 1712-1865 The road west - to war 1846-1861 The war 1861-1865, reconstruction 1865-1877 Other things 1857-1877.