Christopher columbus did polynesian explorers discover america

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  • 1492 Christopher Columbus makes his first voyage and discovers America.
    1492

    1492 Christopher Columbus makes his first voyage and discovers America.

  • The Roanoke Colony is founded

    The Roanoke Colony is founded

    It will disappear and become known as the "Lost Colony."
  • The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown

    The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown

    The first representative government, the Virginia House of Burgesses, meets at Jamestown.
  • Thomas Hooker moves to Connecticut and establishes what will become the Connecticut Colony.

    Thomas Hooker moves to Connecticut and establishes what will become the Connecticut Colony.

  • New Sweden is founded along the Delaware River.

    New Sweden is founded along the Delaware River.

  • The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut describe the government of Connecticut

    The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut describe the government of Connecticut

    It is considered the first written Constitution of the Americas.
  • King Philip's War begins

    King Philip's War begins

    between the colonists in New England and a group of Native American tribes including the Wampanoag people.
  • Bacon's Rebellion occurs.

    Bacon's Rebellion occurs.

    Settlers led by Nathanial Bacon rebel against Virginia Governor William Berkeley.
  • The French and Indian War begins between the British colonists and the French

    The French and Indian War begins between the British colonists and the French

    Both sides ally with various Indian tribes.
  • The British government passes the Stamp Act taxing the colonies

    The British government passes the Stamp Act taxing the colonies

    The Quartering Act is also passed allowing British troops to be housed in private homes.
  • The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.