The Atlantic System By moneim143 Sep 8, 1492 Christopher Columbus Voyage Begins Oct 11, 1492 Clumbus Land at Last! Oct 12, 1492 Colimbus First Impressions Jan 16, 1493 Columbus Return Journey Jun 1, 1508 The Spanish Invasion: Hernando Cortes1 Jan 1506 Jan 1, 1611 Tobacco Economy May 1, 1720 The Enlightenment May 1, 1720 The Great Awakening Jun 10, 1751 Currency Act of 1751 May 1, 1754 The French and Indian War