Atlantic World Timeline

Columbus sailed the ocean blue

Sep 17, 1492

Spain funded Columbus's journey, thinking he had found a new route to Asia. He ended up hitting the Americas.

First enslaved Africans arrive in the Americas

Sep 17, 1511

The first enslaved Africans arrive in Hispaniola. Americans needed a new work force.

Cortés conquers Aztec Empire

Sep 17, 1521

Cortes lands in modern day Mexico, where the Aztecs are. Aztecs think he is a god. Cortes would conquer the Aztecs.

Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

Sep 17, 1533

Pizzaro conquers Incan empire after capturing their leader, Atahualpa.

English found Jamestown

Sep 17, 1607

First English colonists founded the first permanent English settlement in North America, Jamestown.

English found Plymouth

Sep 17, 1620

Pilgrams founded 2nd english colony, Plymouth.

French and Indian War ends

Sep 17, 1763

7 year war ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. War between British and French.