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1492
columbus travels the ocean
The Castillian crew also went along with him. -
1513
Ponce De Leon begins exploring Florida
He claimed a land and called it La Florida -
1519
Hernan Cortes and his soldiers
Him and his soldiers landed on the Gulf coast of Mexico -
1524
French King
The French King sent Giovanni Da Verrazano to explore the Atlantic coast -
House of Burgesses
Representatives from the various communities in Virginia met in an assembly called the House of Burgesses. Membership and the House of Burgesses was granted only to white male land owners. It was America's first legislature, or lawmaking body. -
The Mayflower compact
The Mayflower believed that the colony needed a government structure. On November 11, 1620, the 41 men signed the Mayflower Compact. They agreed to make "just" equal laws. -
The Sieur De La Salle
A French noble, the Sieur De La Salle emigrated to become a fur trade. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon formed a small army and launched "Bacon's Rebellion." After Bacon died his rebellion collapsed. Nevertheless, Bacon's rebellion had lasting effects. -
New Hamsphire
New Hampshire become a royal colony. -
Pueblo Indians
The Pueblo Indians revolted against the Spanish missionary system.