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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas in 1492 and the people called it "The new world." -
Jamestown Colony created
On May 14th, 1607 the Virginia Company Explorers landed on Jamestown Island, to establish the first Virginia colony. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony created
The Massachusetts Bay Colony was founed because the people wanted religous freedom from the king. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
The city of New Amsterdam became New York on Feb. 2nd 1663. -
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Albany Congress meets
Albany Congress met at this time to resolve two problems Ohio Valley of the American Colonies, and the english board of trade. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
George Washington led the British to the assualt on the French fort. This was during the French and Indian War. -
The French and Indian War concludes
The French and Indian war ended on this day because of the British and French signing a peace treaty.
