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Period: 1491 to
Period 1: 1491-1607
One year before Columbus arrived. Up to the end of this time period being when the founding of the first permanent English Settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. -
1492
The arrival of European Christopher Columbus in the Americas
His arrival initiated lasting contact between people on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Such contacts among American Indians, Africans, and Europeans challenged the world of each group. -
1492
The Columbian Exchange
This was contact of trans Atlantic trade in animals, plants and germs between Europeans and the Natives. This had changed the way people around the world thought and lived their everyday lives. -
1494
The Treaty of Tordesillas
This treaty established Portugal’s claim to Brazil. Also, Spain had claimed the rest of the Americas. However, other European countries had soon challenged these claims. -
1500
Expanding Trade
The expansion of trade led to new routes which were a challenge. It also, led to slave trading which was used for establishing sugar plantations and producing sugar. Then, led to the African resistance which was when the enslaved Africans tried to resist slavery in any way they could. -
Europe Moved Towards Exploration Making Oceanic Crossing and Exploration Possible
When Europe moved towards the exploration of making oceanic crossings, and made the exploration possible this led to the renaissance which cause a lot of improvements in technology.
This time also led to religious conflict, like conflict with catholic victory in Spain and the protestant revolt in Northern America. -
The Founding of the First Permanent English Settlement at Jamestown, Virginia
The English pick Jamestown, Virginia for their Settlement. So, the Jamestown settlement marked the beginning of the framework at a new nation.