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1095
The Crusades
The Crusades were a period of time where people battled each other over religion, power and beliefs (Ignitia.com Editors). There was a high demand for goods and food and treats.There was also a high demand for trade (Ignitia.com Editors). -
1440
New Ideas
There was a lot of explorers such as Marco Polo,who invented and explored,He helped trade,helped create the Renaissance because of his discoveries and he mad a book about his adventures called "The Travels Of Marco polo.The Renaissance was a big growth in economy trade and more emphasis on learning,exploring was also easier because of an invention called the compass(Ignita.com Editor). -
Oct 12, 1492
New World
In December tenth 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed the Atlantic ocean and found America.Christopher was originally trying to sail to India but got lost cause of the sea and the maps they had in that era (Flint). When Christopher found America was seeking gold other riches he went back when he found riches and told the queen,he went back but he also enslaved the Native Americans there. -
The Arrival Of The Pilgrims
The Pilgrims set sail in 1606 but did not arrive till 1607,When the Pilgrims did arrive they settled on a flat leading to James River,they also could watch their ships from the river.About 500 settlers who were gentlemen,two doctors,craftsmen and farmers came on their ships(Ignitia.com Editor). -
The First Colony
During the time of 1620 The Mayflower compact was introduced and john carver was elected,The pilgrims settled in James Town,James Town became the first colony.After John Carver died,William Bradford became governor in 1621(Ignitia.com Editors). -
Puritan Migration
England was having some difficulties with the New England settlers and the Puritans,the Puritans are part of the Protestants trying t reform the church because it was lying and was severely restricted.The Puritans eventually moved to Massachusetts(Ignitia.com Editors). -
Samoset and Squanto
Spring was finally coming around to New England,this spring was after they survived their first winter which was hard for the Pilgrims.Then Samoset and his friend Squanto,who was the chief,met the settlers and traded with them.They also taught the settlers more about the forest(Ignitia.com Editors). -
The Southern Colonies
The Southern colonies consisted of Maryland,North Carolina,South Carolina and Georgia.Maryland was a safe space for Catholics,The toleration Act was established in 1649 and it guaranteed freedom for Catholics,Anglicans and Protestant dissenters.The Carolina's refused to lose their own funds when England asked them to pay(Ignitia.com Editors). -
The Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies consisted of New York,New Netherland,which became part of New York,Pennsylvania which was a haven for Quakers and Quakers also purchased New Jersey and Delaware became separate colony(Ignitia.com Editor). -
The Colonies Grow
The 13 Colonies grew in size in population due to popularity and trade.The Colonies had varied living conditions though,class distinctions did exist but were not as rigid as England.There were hardships and difficulties,merchants and planters made up the higher class,the middle class was small farmers,professional people and artisans,the lower class was indentured servants(Ignitia.com Editors).