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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. -
Jamestown Colony created
Jamestown was the first british settlement and after landing, the colonists were attacked by the Algonquian natives. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony created
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was near Bosten and John Winthrop became the first governor of the colony. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
After it was captured, New Amsterdam's name was changed to New York, in honor of the Duke of York. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
The attack on Fort Duquesne had about 6000 british troops involved. -
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Albany Congress meets
In the spring of 1753, there was a meeting and there were 23 people within it. -
The French & Indian War concludes
The british won the French and Indian War in Quebec.
