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Queen Isabella of Spain went to the pope with a problem. She wanted to move quickly when Columbus returned from hist successful first voyage. She wanted to secure Spain's claim to the America's.
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At Tordesillas, Spain and Portugal divided the world for exploration.
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Ponce de Leon left Puerto Rico, searching not only for gold but also for the "fountain of youth." It was on an island called Bimini. When he landed on the island he named it "La Florida."
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Cortes conquers the Aztecs in Mexico
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400 men landed near present day Tampa, on the west coast of Florida
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Was in the north west part of south america 1530-1533
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Founded St. Augustine in Florida. it is a strategically placed to defend treasure
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England's navy defeats the Spanish Armada.
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The colonists of Jamestown arrive in Virginia.
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The pilgrims settle in Plymouth
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The Pueblo Indians revolted against the Spanish missionary system.
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Huguenots are denied freedom of worship in France
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Started with an attack on Santa Fe. The settlers fled the city. Pueblo control of Santa Fe did not last. Spanish soldiers retook the area.
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Queen Anne's war ends. England takes parts of present-day eastern Canada from France
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Georgia is the last of the original 13 colonies to be founded
