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1492
Columbus "discovered" the Americas
He sailed to the East Indies and met a bunch of Indians whom he also killed. However, he never set foot in America. -
1517
Martin Luther posted his 95 thesis
Martin Luther posted 95 questions he had for the pope and Roman Catholic church. -
1566
King James l becomes King of England
King James l is crowned king of England -
First attempt to settle Roanoke Island
John White attempted to settle on Roanoke Island but needed to go get supplies and when he returned the whole island was gone without a trace. -
Spanish Armada is defeated
England defeats the Spanish and becomes "Mistress of the Seas". -
Jamestown is founded
The colony of Jamestown is founded -
King James Version of the Bible is published
the KJV was published after King James l -
The Pilgrims landed in the New World
the Pilgrims made it to the New World on the Mayflower after leaving Holland and England -
Charles l is executed
Charles l is beheaded after being accused for treason.