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1492
Columbus Discovers America
lands in hispanola -
1519
Hernando Cortez
conquered Aztec empire -
1532
Francisco Pizzaro
conquered the Inca empire -
1539
Hernan de Soto
first person to discover and cross the Mississippi river -
Samuel de Chaplain
first french settlement in the Americas, New France -
Peter Minuit, New Amsterdam
Dutch settlement in the Americas, Dutch West India Company. New Amsterdam - Hudson River -
Beginning of the French and Indian war
The beginning of the war when Britain fought against the French and Native Americans. -
The end of the French and Indian war.
The allied French and Native Americans surrendered to the British. -
Proclomation
After French and Indian War, King George issues proclamation to organize new territory, cut off any expansion to the west. -
The sugar act of 1764
previous tax on sugar and molasses was not being paid. Colonist smuggled to avoid paying. George Grenville of Parliament reduced the tax but increased enforcement, hoping to be able to collect it. -
Boston Massacare
A clash between British troops and townspeople in Boston -
Battle of Quebec
It was a turning point, helped decide who was going to own most of North America in colonial times. -
Land Ordinance of 1785
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NorthWest ordinance of 1787
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Jay's treaty