Six degrees of separation: Columbian Exchange

By Mckensie13
  • Aug 12, 1492

    Columbus Discovers the New World

    Columbus Discovers the New World

  • Colonization of Jamestown

    Colonization of Jamestown
    The first English settlement in the new world.

  • Tobacco commercialized

    Tobacco commercialized
    Tobacco became a profitable crop in Virginia.

  • First black servants brought to Virginia

    First black servants brought to Virginia
    20 black men were brought to Virginia as servants and eventually became enslaved.

  • The Dutch New Netherland colony becomes English New York

    The Dutch New Netherland colony becomes English New York
    The English colonies began expanding.

  • Georgia, the 13th English colony, is founded

    Georgia, the 13th English colony, is founded
    The expansion of the US extends south.

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The United States of America declare independence from the rule of any other country.

  • London hosted the 1st World’s Fair

    London hosted the 1st World’s Fair