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when Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas, a diverse array of Indigenous peoples inhabited the land, including tribes like the Taino in the Caribbean, and various groups across North and South America, many of whom had complex societies and cultures.
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the Americas saw the arrival of European explorers and colonizers, leading to the conquest of indigenous populations and the establishment of European settlements, with Spain and England playing prominent roles. -
104 English men and boys arrived in North America to start a settlement. On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King, James I. The settlement became the first permanent English settlement in North America -
the Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, arrived in New England aboard the Mayflower, landing near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and establishing the Plymouth Colony, signing the Mayflower Compact as their first governing document. -
the American colonies, tired of British rule, declared their independence with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, marking the birth of the United States of America and igniting the American Revolutionary War. -
the American Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the independence of the United States and established its boundaries, setting the stage for the new nation's development. -
the Boston Tea Party occurred, which was a political protest against the British Parliament's Tea Act. The Tea Act gave the British East India Company a tax break on tea, making it cheaper than tea smuggled from other countries. The colonists believed the act violated their rights and was an attempt to tax them without representation.
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The American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was an armed conflict that comprised the final eight years of the broader American Revolution, in which American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and commanded by ... -
a pivotal year in American history, the Articles of Confederation came into effect, and the American Revolution concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown, marking the end of the armed struggle for independence. -
the United States Constitution was drafted at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, replacing the Articles of Confederation and establishing a new framework for the federal government, which was then ratified by the states. -
he United States ratified the Bill of Rights, which established the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights was a landmark event that protected citizens' rights and limited the government's power.