Colonization and Exploration Timeline

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1000 to

    Colonization and Exploration Timeline

  • Apr 5, 1000

    Leif Erickson

    Leif Erickson discovers Vinland.
  • May 6, 1492

    Columbus

    Christopher Columbus discovers the New World.
  • May 6, 1507

    New World Name

    The New World is named after Americus Vespucious.

  • Spanish Armada

    The Spanish Armadais defeated.

  • Jamestown, VA

    Jamestown is founded in the State of Virginia.

  • First Assembly

    The First Assembly meets in Jamestown, VA.

  • Slaves

    The first slaves are sold in Virginia.

  • Pilgrims

    The Pilgrims set off in the Mayflower.

  • Maryland

    Maryland is first settled by George Calvert.

  • Connecticut

    A charter was granted for the state of Connecticut.

  • Rhode Island

    A charter is granted for the state of Rhode Island.

  • Carolinas

    A charter is granted for the Carolinas.

  • New York

    New Amsterdam legally becomes British, and is renamed New York after English Duke of York.