Unit 1: French + Indian War

  • Oct 12, 1492

    Columbus "discovers" America.

    Columbus "discovers" America.
    It is important that Columbus discoverd America because if he didn't, we might not be living here as free people today!
  • Jamestown Colony created.

    Jamestown Colony created.
    This was important because it created more organization in that part of North America.
  • Massachusetts Bay Colony created.

    Massachusetts Bay Colony created.
    This was important because there you could be more successful and have a longer life expectantcy.
  • New Amsterdam becomes New York.

    New Amsterdam becomes New York.
    This was important because without out this law going down, New York probably wouldn't be as great and successful as it is today.
  • Period: to

    Albany Congress meets.

    It is important because the matter of which was being disscused was key to their success.
  • George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne.

    George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne.
    This is important because without it the war could have been different. (The outcome)
  • The French & Indian War concludes.

    The French & Indian War concludes.
    This is important because there is now peace (sort of) in that part of the globe. Which is always a good thing.