coming to america

By h.silvia
  • Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Caribbean
    1492

    Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Caribbean

    as of today, Hispaniola is known was divided politically into Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
  • Balboa discovers the Pacific Ocean in Panama
    1513

    Balboa discovers the Pacific Ocean in Panama

  • Cortes conquers the Aztecs at Tenochititlan Mexico City
    1521

    Cortes conquers the Aztecs at Tenochititlan Mexico City

  • De Soto explores the region between Florida and the Mississippi River
    1539

    De Soto explores the region between Florida and the Mississippi River

  • First permanent English settlement is founded in Jamestown, Virginia

    First permanent English settlement is founded in Jamestown, Virginia

  • Mayflower Pilgrims found Plymouth colony in massachuesets

    Mayflower Pilgrims found Plymouth colony in massachuesets

  • English settlers defeat Native Americans in King Philip's war.

    English settlers defeat Native Americans in King Philip's war.

  • France claims the Mississippi valley river and names it Louisiana

    France claims the Mississippi valley river and names it Louisiana