Colonial Era Timeline By malloriecook1 Aug 3, 1492 Columbus encounters the new world for the first time Columbus encouters the new world for the first time meets indians and other people for the first time. Jul 9, 1534 Jacque Cartier sailed the St. Lawrence Sep 11, 1539 Hernando De'Soto's Expedition of the Southeast Sep 5, 1565 Spanish establish St. Augustine, Florida Jul 3, 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec Period: Aug 10, 1680 to Aug 21, 1680 The Pueblo Revolt