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Oct 14, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Christoper Columbus was traveling to India when he found America. The day christopher columbus became a holiday in America. -
Jamestown Colony created
The jamestown colony was the capital for 83 years. Jamestown was located on jamestown island. -
massachusetts bay colony created
The massachusetts bay company was founded in salem. the massachusetts bay was founded by english settlers. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
In honor of the duke of your they changed new amsterdam to the name new york. In the year of 1664 the englands took control of new amsterdam. -
Albany Congress meets
the government was suppost to pass laws and raise taxes. The albany congress's plan was to stop the french from taking over the ohio valley. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
The attack on fort duquesne was part of a large group with 6000 people. In november the french withdrew with the ohio valley and british controls. -
The French & Indian War concludes
The French and Indian war became known as the seven years of war. In Europe there isnt really a name for the North American part of the war. Great Britan had native american allies.
