Atlantic World and Discovery of New World Timeline

By Vishan
  • Oct 10, 1492

    Columbus sailed the ocean blue

    Columbus sailed the ocean blue
    When Columbus set sail for India.
  • Oct 10, 1511

    First enslaved Africans arrive in Americas

    First enslaved Africans arrive in Americas
    Beginning of slavery in North, South Americas, and in the Carribean.
  • Oct 10, 1521

    Cortes conquers Aztec Empire

    Cortes conquers Aztec Empire
    The fall of the Aztec Empire, first of many collapes of American Empires
  • Oct 10, 1533

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire
    Another collapse of American Empire

  • English found Jamestown

    English found Jamestown
    Jamestown was the first permanent British Settlement

  • British found Plymouth

    British found Plymouth
    Start of New England

  • French and Indian War Ends

    French and Indian War Ends
    French lose stronghold of Quebec