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After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus lands on what he thinks is Asia, but is actually America.
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Around 100 people formed the first permanent English settlement in North America. It was located near the James River.
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Over hundreds of settlers made it to America on just 11 ships. John Winthrop then was the first to govern the new colony.
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The Dutch govener surrenders New Amsrerdam to the English. After its capture the name is changed to New York in honor of the guy who organized the mission.
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This was a confrence which was held in Albany, N.Y. to discuss the security and defense they needed from the British Colonies because of the predicted French attack.
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This battle was the start of the French and Indian War and was George Washington's only military surrender.
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The French and Indian war, also called the Seven Years' War, finally comes to an end with the signing of a treaty.
