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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Even though Columbus didn't really discover America this is important because if he hadn't "discovered" America we might not be in America today. -
Jamestown Colony created
Jamestown Colony created is important because it was the first successfull colony in America. It was named after King James. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Created
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded by English Puritans. Most of these people were wealthy and well educated. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
New Amsterdam was a Dutch colonial settlment in North America, but was surrendered to the English on September 24, 1664. -
Albany Congress Meets
The congress met in Albany to discuss better relations with the Indian tribes and common defensive measures against the French. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
The Battle of Fort Duquesne was a British assault on the French fort during the French and Indian War. -
The French and Indian War Concludes
On Febuary 10, 1763 the French and Indian war, or seven years war concluded.
