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Period: 1492 to 1504
Columbus' four voyages
In 1492, Christopher Columbus embarked on one of the first four voyages he would make. The first voyage tried to find a shorter route to reach the lands of India. In the second voyage, Columbus embarked in the year of 1493, from the lands of Spain. The third voyage (1498) was meant to find out if there truly was near the Cape Verde Islands. Lastly, the fourth voyage (1502) was set out with the goal to search for a westward passage to the Indian Ocean mainland. -
Period: 1519 to 1521
Cortes conquers the Aztecs
Through the years of 1519-1521, the Spanish conquest of the Aztec people was led by a man named Hernando Cortes. It is historically important to remember the accomplishments of Hernando Cortes since through his conquests he was able to gain enough power to eventually conquer and claim Mexico for Spain. -
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Roanoke Island Colony Fails
The Roanoke Island Colony was the first official attempt to establish a colony in New England. Due to lack of supplies, and good relationships with neighboring Native Americans, the colony was unable to sustain itself. All the Roanoke colony settlers except a small group of people left the New World completely after the failed attempt. The Roanoke Colony still has a lot of historical name recognition to this day, due to the fact that the settlers who chose to stay at the Colony were never found. -
Jamestown, Virginia founded
Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent establish attempt made in the New England Colonies, as previous attempts had failed due to lack of supplies and good relations. Historically, Jamestown holds a lot of significance. Not only was it the first colony to permanently survive in the new world, but Jamestown actually served as the capital of the colony of Virginia years after its first establishment. -
First Africans arrive in Virginia
In 1619, the First Africans entered Virginia from a Spanish slave ship. This date has a lot of historical significance, as it started the cruel reign of the white man over African-Americans for hundreds of years to come. -
Virginia House of Burgesses formed
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the very first legislative establishment in the American colonies. As this house was the first democratically-elected body in North America, it held a great deal of significance for the people of its time, and even now. To this day, the Virginia House of Burgesses still has its own monument. -
Puritan Migration to Massachusetts
The Puritan Migration refers to the immigration of English Puritans to Massachusetts. The main reason that the Puritans migrated was to practice their personal religious freedom. This migration held great significance to the people at its time, specifically the Puritans and the Native Americans. When the Puritans migrated, they began what would start years of a tumultuous relationship between themselves and the Native Americans. -
Calvert found Maryland
a man named George Calvert founded Maryland in 1634, in honor of Henrietta Maria. Years after its founding, Maryland served as the battlefield to many religious conflicts between many different groups of people for years to come. -
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Pequot Indian War
The Pequot Indian War was a war between the Pequot tribe and an array of colonists during the years of 1635 through 1637. The War documented what many call a very cruel period in history: over 700 Pequot people were slaughtered in various ways, at the hands of the New England Colonists. -
Anne Hutchinson convicted of heresy
In the year 1638, Anne Hutchinson refused to cooperate with the Puritan religion. She believed in extremely liberal beliefs for the time, such as her overall feministic ideals of women in the ministry. To this day, Anne Hutchinson remains a prominent historical character. She is forever remembered as a brave woman, who always questioned the superiority of men, and the ideals of patriarchy. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted by the Connecticut Colony council in 1639. The orders set up the structure of the government in the area. This term is significant to history today, as many modern historians claim that is was the first real constitution in America. -
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English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians concerning the way England should be governed. This war holds historical significance to this day, as we now understand that it started the conflicts between Charles I and the Parliamentarians. -
First Navigation Act
The First Navigation act was a series of English laws that regulated the commerce between other countries and England.The First Navigation Act shaped the way that countries traded by historic proportions. The act completely changed the way that trade occurred between England, its colonies, and other people. -
England Conquers New Netherlands
In the year of 1664, England was able to triumph over New Netherlands. When England was able to conquer New Netherlands, it started a historically tumultuous fight for power. Shortly after England was able to defeat New Netherlands, for instance, New Netherlands once again became dutch a few years later. -
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King Philip's (Metacomet) War, MA
King Philip's war during the years of 1675 though 1676 was a conflict between the Native Americans In New England, and the New England colonists and their allies. This war held a lot of historical significance, as it was the last major attempt of the Native Americans to drive out English colonists. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion in the year 1676, was led by a man named Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of a Governer named William Berkley. This rebellion was the first historically recorded in the American Colonies with so many different groups of social classes. -
Pennsylvania settled
In the year of 1682, William Penn settled Pennsylvainia. He was able to do this without much negative attention from the Native Americans, as most of the Native American tribes were driven off due to sicknesses. The founding of Pennsylvainia served home to many historically significant events: It played a significant role in the American Revolution years later, and even served as the capital for a while. -
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English Glorious Revolution and Bill of Rights
The English Glorious Revolution dethroned the despotic Catholic James II, and his English wife Mary II, daughter of James II. This revolution held great significance for the people at that time. The revolution spread ideas of freedom throughout America in the years of the 1690's. -
Massachusetts becomes a royal colony
In the year of 1691, Massachusetts became a royal colony under the second charter during the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution. Massachusetts was one of the very first royal colonies at the time, making it a historically significant term. -
Salem witch hunts
In the year of 1692, Salem witch hunts were led by suspicious townsfolk who looked for anyone that might be a witch or servant of the devil. The witch hunts also had extrememly biased trials, which were based almost completely on witness testimoney, "spectors" and fear. To this day, the Salem witch hunts touch many hearts. Hundreds of perhaps innocent people were killed, in various brutal ways. To this day, there is a memorial for all of the innocent victims located in Salem, Massachusetts. -
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Queen Anne's War
Queen Anne's War was fought between France and England in North America. It was fought for control over the continent in North America. The war raged on for years, until the Treaty of Utrecht ended it. -
England, Wales and Scotland unite into the UK
In the year of 1707, England Wales and Scotland united themselves through the Acts Of Union. The countries united themselves to help end previous suspicions and tensions. To this day, the UK remains one of the worlds most prosperous superpowers in the world. -
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George I's reign
George I (1660-1727) was the king of Great Brittian and Ireland from 1714 to 1727. King George historically reigned for many years, until he eventually died of a stroke. -
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Georges II's reign
After George I passed away from a stroke, King George II began his reign from 1727-1760. -
Georgia founded
In the year of 1733, in honor of King George, the colony of Georgia was founded. To this day, Georgia is still a state of great historical significance. It is filled with interesting pieces of history, and artifacts that everyone should try to learn about. -
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First Great Awakening
The First Great Awakening were many christian revivals that spread across the American colonies in the years of 1734-1741. This "awakening" held historical significance for religious groups at the time, as it greatly affected religious views and overall individual morals. -
John Peter Zenger trial
In 1735, the trial of John Peter Zenger was held. The trial was held as John Peter Zenger was accused of libel by a local governor. Soon after, however, John Peter Zenger became acquitted of the charges. John Peter Zenger became a historical representative of freedom of the press. -
Stono Rebellion, NC
The Stono Rebellion was a slave rebellion in the year of 1739, in the colony of South Carolina. As it was the largest slave revolt in the Brittish colonies, the Stono Rebellion holds a good amount of historical significance. -
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King George's War
The third of the French and Indian Wars, King George's war holds great historical significance. This war also formed part of the Austrian succesion. -
Albany Congress
The Albany Congress was a meeting of the representatives of seven out of thirteen colonies in America. The Congress meeting held historical significance, as it wound up also uniting many groups of people, including colonists and Native American tribesman.