These dates are important to memorize and have in your memory bank (in your brain) always.

*In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue
*In 1607-Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent English settlement
*In 1620-Pilgrims arrived on Plymouth
*In 1776- Declaration of Independence
*In 1787- Constitutional Convention (the founding fathers sign the Constitution)
*In 1803- Louisiana Purchase (Doubled the size the U.S.)
* In 1861-1865- Civil War




Now try memorizing them without looking.
*1492-
*1607-
*1620-
*1776-
*1787-
*1803-
*1861-1865-