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Period: Jan 1, 1450 to Jan 1, 1541
European Exploration
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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus's Voyage
The Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria set sail to find an ocean route to India. -
Oct 12, 1492
Columbus's Arrival
Christopher Columbus arrives to the New World and searches for gold and enslaves the people of the island. He brings death and misery to the people and brings slaves, fruits, and all sorts and this starts the Columbian Exchange. -
Period: Oct 12, 1492 to
Columbian Exchange
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May 20, 1498
Vasco Da Gama
Vasco Da Gama finds the first ocean route to India. He does this by going around Africa. -
Jan 1, 1499
Amerigo Vespucci's Voyage
Amerigo's voyage was what proved Columbus wrong. Figuring out that this is not India but a New World. -
Aug 13, 1521
Fall of the Aztecs
Hernan Cortes leads his army to the Aztec Empire to conquer it. He successfully does so in Aug 13, 1521. -
Aug 29, 1533
Fall of the Inca Empire
On this day, Francisco Pizarro executes the last emperor of The Incan Empire and brings the rest of the empire down to its knees. -
Jun 9, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier discovers the St. Lawrence River in present-day Quebec. -
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American Colonization and The Revolutionary War
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Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia becomes the first permanent colony in America. Also Pocohontas saves John Smith's life. -
Pilgrims and the Mayflower
The Pilgrims depart Plymouth, England and take on a 66 day voyage. -
Mayflower's Arrival
After a 66 day voyage, the pilgrims arrive at Cape Cod and start a new life. -
First Thanksgiving
The pilgrims join the Native Americans for the Thenaksgiving feast. And express their gratefulness for each other. -
Maryland Settlement
Cecil Calvert established a colony on presnt-day Maryland to find a safe haven for roman catholics. -
Pennsylvania Founded
William Penn establishes a colony in the woods and called it the Province of Pennsylvania. -
Poor Richard's Almanack
Benjamin Franklin publishes an almanac and goes under the pseudonym Poor Richard. -
The Start of the French and Indian War
Conflict broke out over the control of the New World between the French and the British. The French being outnumbered, enlists the help of the Native Americans. -
End of the French and Indian War
The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. -
The Boston Massacare
Five colonists were shot and killed on this day. And this sparked a fire of rebelliance. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was caused by the outrageous taxes from the British Parliment. For example, the Tea Act and The Stamp Act. -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independance
The Declaration of Independance was the document that made America to its own country. -
Crossing of the Delaware
Geoge Washington and his Continental Army susprised the Hessian mercenaries and they held up a fierce battle but a short one. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the big final battle of the Revolutionary War. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed after the colonists were victorious and the British were defeated. -
The Constitutional Convention
The convention was held to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new government. -
The Constitutional Convention ends
After a document was decided on the convention was over, and the document was to be worked on. -
US Constitution
The US Constitution was ratified and a new government was established. -
Start of the French Revolution
This was the start of the French Revolution. Inspired by the Americans, the French fought for their independance. -
The First President
George Washington is inaugurated and served only two terms. Even though the people wanted him more as a leader. -
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Settlement of States and Western Expansion
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The White House
If there was to be a leader, there needed to be a place where the leader could live. -
A New President
As Geoge Washington's presidency came to an end, a leader had to be chosen. A leader elected by the people. That person was John Adams the 2nd president of the United States. -
The 3rd President
As John Adams's presidency came to an end. Thomas Jefferson was elected as the next president. -
The Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase Treaty was a purchase from France of 828,000 square miles. -
The Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was placed to stop all American trading with foreign ports. -
The 4th President
As Thomas Jefferson's presidency came to an end. James Madison was elected. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was Britian's second chance at defeating and silencing the colonists. -
Battle of Fort McHenry
This was the battle that gave Francis Scott Key inspiration for his Star-Spangled Banner, -
The End of the War of 1812
After the Treaty of Ghent was signed the war was supposed to be over. -
The Battle of New Orelans
The final Battle of the War of 1812. The Continental Army led by General Andrew Jackson fought against the British and won with only a few casulties. -
The 5th President
As James Madison's presidency ended. James Monroe was elected as President. -
The Monroe Doctrine
This was the document that ganined America some new found respect as a country. -
The 6th President
As James Monroes's presidency ended. John Q. Adams was elected as president. -
The 7th President
As John Q. Adams was abandoned by humanity. Andrew Jackson was elected as president. -
The Indian Removal Act
The Indian Removal Act was a piece of paper that booted Native Americans out of their homes. Even though, Native Americans did everything they could from peace to war. They were kicked ot of their land. So that there would be room for white settlers. -
Lafayette
Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Mortier, Marquis de Lafayette dies. This french general was one of the people who assited the colonists fight for independance -
The 8th President
As Andrew Jackson's presidency ended. Martin Van Buren was elected as president -
The 10th President
As Martin Van Buren's presidency ended. William Henry Harrison was elected as president. -
The VIetnam War
The Civil War of Vietnam. -
The End of the Vietnam War
The end of the Vietnam war. The Viet Cong wins, America abandons the Republic of Vietnam.
