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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Christopher Columbus, trying to find a new way to India, lands on the American Continent. -
Jamestown Colony was Created
Jamestown was the first successful Brittish colony. There were originaly 144 English men and boys, all but 38 died during the starving time. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony created
The Massachusetts Bay Company lands in Salem and offically creates a new colony. It was founded by English Puritans due religious persecution for the right of religious freedom. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
United Netherlands surrenders to Great Britten, giving New Amsterdam a new name: New York. -
Albany Congress meets
The Albany Congress met for the first time on June 19, 1754. The first time they met, they were concered about the upcoming war with France. Durring this meeting, they successfully convinced the Indians to join up with them. They also needed the Colonies to unite, or they would fall to France -
George Washington assultes Fort Duquesne
A young George Washington led an attack to Fort Dupuesne, a French fort. Soon after the attack, Washington was forced to surrender. -
French and Indian War Concludes
The Treaty of Hubertusburg was signed on Febuary 15, 1763, making the French run home after Montreal was taken over by the Brittish.
