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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
On October 12, 1492 Christopher Columbus landed in America. He thought that he was in india when he landed. He was looking for a trade route. Columbus really didnt discover America thiough the Indians did. Columbus never knew that he wasnt in india. -
The creation of Jamestown
Jamestown was discovered on May 13, 1607 by john smith and 104 men. They were sponsored by the virginia company. It was Americas first permanent settlement. -
Massachusetts bay
Massachusetts bay was discovered by puritans in 1630. John Winthrope (a wealthy lawyer) became the first governor of the colony. He said "for we must consider that we shall be a city upon a hill the eyes of the people are on us" -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
New Amsterdam became known as New York in June 1965. New Amsterdam was the largest Dutch Colonial Settlement in North America. Today New York has 19541453 people. -
William Penn Creates Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was discovered by william penn in 1682. Penn was famous for Democracy and Religious Freedom. -
plymouth colony creation
Plymouth was discovered by "The Pilgrim Fathers" in 1691. The colony played a big part in the King phillips war which was one of the bloodiest indian wars ever. -
George Washington assults fort dusquenes
It was one of the first battles of the French and indian war and it was George Washingtons only defeat. -
The Albany Congress Meets
The Albany Congress was a meeting held by of seven colonies in 1754. They met daily. Most of their discussions were about indians and defense against the french. -
The end of the French an Indian wart
Most of the conflict between the french and the british ended in 1760. It officially ended with the signing of the treaty of paris.
