christopher columus and the voyages of exploration By briankeatsrod Period: Feb 25, 1000 to Feb 25, 2000 time Jan 13, 1095 crusades time of the crusades Feb 25, 1290 crusades come to an end Jan 11, 1292 marco polo marco polo returns to europe Jan 5, 1448 printing press was first used in europe Period: Jan 28, 1450 to Jan 28, 1550 TiMe Mar 5, 1474 king ferdinand marries Jan 28, 1485 Henry VII became King of England Jan 11, 1492 trading among nations began Oct 12, 1492 Columbus took possession of San Salvador Apr 1, 1493 columbus described the island he discovered in a letter Jan 11, 1513 Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean Feb 25, 1524 france claims to north america Mar 10, 1590 Roanoke was found Jan 19, 1603 Moving Massachusetts Jan 19, 1607 Jamestown was built Jan 13, 1608 Champlain founded Quebec Mar 10, 1639 First printing press in the colonies Jan 28, 1660 British started laws for colonies Jun 13, 1688 Quakers speak out against slavery Jan 19, 1733 John Zenger imprisoned Jan 19, 1733 Georgia was established Jan 28, 1770 Boston Massacre Jan 28, 1774 Revolution starts Dec 23, 1775 Boston Tea Party Jul 4, 1776 End of American Revolution