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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus Dicsovers America
Columbus makes his voyage hoping to find a new route to India, instead, he discovers the Great America. -
Jamestown is founded
The first succssesful British colony is Established. -
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Massachutes Bay colony is founded
Massachutes Bay was attempted twice. First in 1624, then the second time, which was the successful attempt, was 1628. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
An English Colonel led a medium sized naval unit and captured the Dutch city without much resistence from the people. -
The Albany Congress meets
The Albany Congress meet to discuss the staus of the French and Indian war. -
George Washington Assaults Fort Duquesne
A young George Washington leads a good size attack force to take the French Fort of Duquesne. -
The French & Indian war concludes
The treaty of Paris offically ended the French & Indian war in 1763.