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Jan 1, 600
1 Jan 600 Mayan Civilization
Mayans make a fully developed society in Mexico. -
Period: Jan 1, 600 to
1 Jan 600 - 1 Jan 1675 Colonial Americas
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Jan 1, 1000
Leif Ericson and Vikings reach North America
Vikings discovered America first. Sailed in 3 ships. -
Jan 1, 1095
1095-1291 Crusades
Lasted from 1095 to 1291. -
Jan 1, 1275
Marco Polo reaches China
Marco Polo sails to China. -
Jan 1, 1300
1300 - 1600 Renaissance
Midevial times that lasted from 1300 - 1600. -
Jan 1, 1360
Aztec Civilization
Like the Mayans the Aztecs made a civilization in Mexico. -
Jan 1, 1490
Inca Civilization
They built their empire in Cusco which is in modern day Peru. -
Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers America
Christopher Columbus discovers new land. -
Sep 5, 1494
Line of Demarcation
The Pope's division of the New World between the Spanish and Portuguese. -
Jan 1, 1565
St. Augustine - First Permanent Spanish Settlement
Colony of St. Augustine, Florida is founded by Spanish admiral, Pedro Menendez de Aviles. -
Quebec Founded
Founded by Samuel de Champlain. -
House of Burgesses Established
First Africans arrive in Virginia. First women arrive in Virginia. -
Mayflower Compact
Is said to have been lost. -
Harvard College founded
Established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature -
Act of Toleration Passed in Maryland
Law mandating religous tolerance. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Revolt in colonial Virginia in 1676, led by Nathaniel Bacon.