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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to Jan 1, 1500
Woodland period.
(Native Americans begin farming and become less nomadic.) -
Period: Jan 1, 1492 to Jan 1, 1493
Columbus.
His ships, The Nina, The Pinta, and the Santa Maria his voyage was sponsored by Spain. He landed in the caribbean. -
Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Many tribes live in PA
First contact with eurapeans. -
Jamestown Virgina.
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Henry Hudson.
He explores the Delaware Bay area. -
Massachusettes
Pilgrims settlein Plymouth. their ship is called Mayflower. -
The dutch take over New Sweded.
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England takes over the colony (New York)
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William Penn is granted the Charter for Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania is founded, an William Penn meets with Delaware indians.
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William Penn dies.
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Ben Franklin arrives in Philadelphia.
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Walking purchase.
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French and Indian War
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Pontiac's Rebellion
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Stamp Act
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Townsend Acts
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Anthractite Coal is first used in homes.
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Boston Tea Party
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The Intolerable Acts are passed. 1rst Continental Congress is held.
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2ncd Continental Congress.
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Declaration of Independence. The pennsylvania state Constitution is written.
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Washington occupies Valley Forge
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Washington occupies Valley Forge
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The Articles of Confederation.
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The U.S Comstitution is adopted, an John Fitch invents the steam boat.
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George Washington
George is elected president! -
Cornplanters Grant
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The lancaster pike is complete.
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Peter Minuit comes to New Netherland, an New Sweden is found.
