Unit 2 World Civilaztions

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

Sep 17, 1492

Columbus sailed all the way from Europe and though he had landed in India. He actually landed in America.

First Enslaved Africans Arrive in America

Sep 17, 1511

Americans wanted cheap, good labor so they decided to enslave the Africans.

Cortes Conquers the Aztec Empire

Sep 17, 1521

When Cortes first arrived, the Aztecs thought he was a god in shining armor.

Pizarro Conquers Incan Empire

Sep 17, 1533

Pizarro kidnapped Atahaupla (Incan Emporer) and killed him.

English Found Jamestown

Sep 17, 1607

When Jamestwon first started it was a disaster. All of the settlers were dying from huger, disease, and battles against the Indians.

English Found Plymouth

Sep 17, 1620

The pilgrims went to Plymouth because they were prosecuted because of their religion.

French and Indian War Ends

Sep 17, 1763

The war went on for two years, and then the finally French surrendered.