World Civ Period 8 Mr. Newhart

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  • Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue

    Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue
    In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean in search of a trade route to India.
  • Jan 1, 1511

    First enslaved Africans arrive in the Americas

    First enslaved Africans arrive in the Americas
    In 1511, the first Africans arrived in America. Part of the Columbian Exchange, Africans would be taken by the thousands to America.
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Cortés conquers Aztec Empire

    Cortés conquers Aztec Empire
    Cortés conquers Aztec Empire in 1521.
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire
    Pizarro conquers the Incan Empire in 1533.

  • English found Jamestown

    English found Jamestown
    In 1607, the English founded Jamestown.

  • English found Plymouth

    English found Plymouth
    In 1620, the English founded Plymouth.

  • French and Indian War ends

    French and Indian War ends
    In 1763, the French and Indian War ended.