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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus sets Sail
The itialian sailor set sail for Spanish rule on August 3rd, 1492. Through his journey he came across some land thinking it was India. Turns out he landed in Hispanolia also known as the Carribians as of today. -
Period: Aug 3, 1492 to
Road to the American Revolution
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Jan 1, 1520
New Diseases Started to take action for the Native Americans
Diseases such as Smallpox, Measles, Bubonic Pleague, Influenza, and Fevers were brought by the Europeans to the New World. These diseases killed thosands of Natives living in the locals due to their body not being immune. -
The London Company
The London Company was a Stock Company hosted by the King of England. Many wealthy people and merchants joined the stocks in hope for more wealth. -
North Americas First Town
The Virginia Company establishes Jamestown, the first English colony to be established in the New World. This colony was owned by the English. -
The Forgotten Colony
The forgotten Colony also known as the Popham Colony was shortly discovered after Jamestown. This colony was forgotten due to its poor maintanace between soceity. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses Virginia was the first legislative meeting of elected representatives in the colonies. Was soon to be demolished for safety reasons. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's rebellion drives all the Native Americans out of the Colonies. This caused conflicts with trading between the English and Natives. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact sets the event for other colonies as they set up governments. Colonist agreed to follow the rules. This was reffered to being some form of Government. -
The First Awakening
This brought on the settlers more importance about their religion.
North Colonies were only Puritans, while the Middle Colonies were more viable to other religions. Muslims and Jewish were not allowed because they did not believe in the coming of Jesus Christ. -
French and Indian War breaks out.
This war was mainly fought between Great Britain and New France. New Frace came ahead with the help from the local Native Americans. The Natives helped the French becaue the French treated them with respect.
