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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Colombus arrives in the Bahamas area. -
Jamestown Colony created
Jamestown was the first successful British settlment in the Americas. -
Massachusettes Bay Colony created
On June 12, 1630, the flagship of the Massachusetts Bay Company arrived in Salem. They officially founded the colony. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
New York was first discovered by the French in 1524 as New Netherland. Later, the English took control and named it New York. -
Albany Congress meets
This meeting was held to discuss better relations with Indian tribes and a way of defense against the French. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
George Washington lead an attack on Fort Dusquesne. Unfortunatly, they were defeated by the French. -
French and Indian war ends
The French and Indian War ends with the British being victorious.
