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This is when the europens first got a glympse of the new world, and it gave them an idea to explore more and to create a new life. First step towards America.
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Jamestown is established and becomes the first permanent english settlement in America
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Slaves come over to America, and they help populate America and the idea of slavery creates major social issues that lead up to later problems in history.
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First step towards self government in America.
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The french and indian war the bloodiest American war in the 18th century. It took more lives than the American Revolution. The war was the product of an imperial struggle, a clash between the French and English over colonial territory and wealth.This war eroded relationships between european americans and native americans.
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This was the join or die slogan that was thought to have brought colonial rivals together, the idea came from Ben Franklin.
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First major fight between the Bristish and Americans.
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The declaration of independence gave birth to many freedoms in the USA, it influenced the bill of rights. It also helped set slaves free and influencd Abraham Lincolns speech.
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Most important battle of Revolutionary War, Cornwallis surrenders. And this leads to no more fighting in American Colonies.
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This treaty recognizes America as a free and independent nation.