time toast 3 By marlin24 Jul 10, 1492 columbus settled america Period: Jul 10, 1492 to Jul 10, 1877 time toast 4 Jul 10, 1607 john smith settled in james town Period: Jul 8, 1735 to Jul 8, 1877 time toast 3 Apr 19, 1775 the revolutionary war begins Sep 17, 1787 the constitution was created Apr 30, 1789 washingtons presidents era begin Oct 6, 1796 the voting begin Jul 8, 1806 a big moment in jeffersons life was the revolution of the 1800s