Atlantic World and Discovery of the New World

American Colonization

Period: Sep 30, 1490 to Sep 30, 1765

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

Sep 30, 1492

This was important because it started the colonization of the Americans.

First Enslaved Africans Arive in the Americas

Sep 30, 1511

This was important because they helped improve the infrastructure of the Americas.

Cortez Conquers the Aztec Empire

Sep 30, 1521

This was important becuase the Spanerds victory led to the colonization of modern day Mexico

Pizarro Coquers Incan Empire

Sep 30, 1533

This was important becuase the enslaved Incans mined silver for the Spanards, making them rich. This created problems with inflation.

English Found Jamestown

Sep 30, 1607

This is important because it was the first succesful colony in the Americas.

English Found Plymouth

Sep 30, 1620

This was important because the Pilgrims were fleeing from the Church of England. They were seeking religous freedom, and many people followed in their footsteps.

French and Indian War Ends

Sep 30, 1763

This was important becuase it ended the fued between the French snd the English colonies, and it gave the English and Spanish more land.