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The Maya are using hieroglyphic writing.
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America before discovery. Native Americans. World events.
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Western Roman Empire ends. Over time, Europe splits into small kingdoms.
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Muhammad begins the religion of Islam in Arabia.
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European Christians launches the Cascades a series of wars to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
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The city of Cahokia flourishes in what is now Illinois.
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The Aztecs conquer much of central Mexico.
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Women played important roles in Iroquois society. They nominated members of the tribal council. And if a leader did something wrong, the women of his clan could vote him out of office.
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PortMansa Musa, emperor of Mali, travels to Islam's holy city. Word of his gold spreads to Europe.
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Much of Christopher Columbus’ childhood remains a mystery, though some of his biographers, including the explorer’s son, chose to weave their own tales. A few things about the boyhood of Columbus are accepted as fact. He was born in the Italian republic of Genoa, most likely between August and September of 1451. His contemporaries noted that he was the oldest son born to his parents, and that he had blue eyes, red hair, and was tall. Unfortunately, no paintings of Columbus were made while he wa
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CC explores Hispaniola, Cuba, and San Salvador; each time thinking he has reached the Indies. The Santa Maria sinks; only the Nina and the Pinta arrive safely back in Spain.
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17 ships, 1500 men
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Maize is widely grown in what is not the southeastern United States.
