Atlantic World and Discovery of New World Timeline

Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Oct 10, 1492

When Columbus set sail for India.

First enslaved Africans arrive in Americas

Oct 10, 1511

Beginning of slavery in North, South Americas, and in the Carribean.

Cortes conquers Aztec Empire

Oct 10, 1521

The fall of the Aztec Empire, first of many collapes of American Empires

Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

Oct 10, 1533

Another collapse of American Empire

English found Jamestown

Oct 10, 1607

Jamestown was the first permanent British Settlement

British found Plymouth

Oct 10, 1620

Start of New England

French and Indian War Ends

Oct 10, 1763

French lose stronghold of Quebec