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Jan 1, 1492
Cristopher Columbus
He "discovered" America. Broght Europe to America. -
Jan 1, 1519
Ferdinadad Magellan
He explored the world. -
Roanoke Island
People tried to settle but failed. -
John Rolfe
Broght tobbaco to America -
Henry Hudson
Born. He was an English Explorer. -
Jamestown
Jamestown had the first slaves. It was the first successful settlement. -
Slavery In America:Begins
People had Slaves so they didnt have to do work. -
The Mayflower
It was a Pilgrim ship and the Mayflower Compact -
Ben Franklin
The date is when he was born. He was a Founding Father. -
George Washington
The date is when he was born. He was the leader of our country in the Revouloutionary War. And was the first president after the war. -
Paul Revere
Was born. A patriot who fought for America to be free. -
Thomas Jefferson
He was a founding father,3rd president and wrote the decleration of Independence. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre happened on King St. 5 died 6 injured. Paul Revere also used it to get people to revolt. -
Boston Tea Party
Patriots stand up to a king. BAM-WHAT -
Intolerable Acts
Exact date unknown. Made the Patriots mad enogh to fight the British in a war. -
William Howe
He was the Commander for the Brititsh early in the war. -
Lexington And Concord
The important thing to understand about Lexington & Concord is that the Patriots could and would fight. -
Bunker Hill
Americans showed they could fight the british. And learned to use new weapons (bayonet) -
Valley Forge
It saved lives. They learned how to use new weapons. -
The Seige Of Yorktown
The British were under seige from September-October,it was also the last battle of the Rev. war. -
Slavery In America:Ends
Great period of time for America. -
Leif Erickson
Discovered America Before Columbus.Exact birthdate unknown.