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Nov 19, 1492
Columbus discovers America
This is when the europens first got a glympse of the new world, and it gave them an idea to explore more and to create a new life. First step towards America. -
Jamestown is established
Jamestown is established and becomes the first permanent english settlement in America -
Slaves deport to America
Slaves come over to America, and they help populate America and the idea of slavery creates major social issues that lead up to later problems in history. -
Mayflower Compact
First step towards self government in America. -
French and Indian War
The french and indian war the bloodiest American war in the 18th century. It took more lives than the American Revolution. The war was the product of an imperial struggle, a clash between the French and English over colonial territory and wealth.This war eroded relationships between european americans and native americans. -
Albany plan of union
This was the join or die slogan that was thought to have brought colonial rivals together, the idea came from Ben Franklin. -
Battle of BunkerHill
First major fight between the Bristish and Americans. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
The declaration of independence gave birth to many freedoms in the USA, it influenced the bill of rights. It also helped set slaves free and influencd Abraham Lincolns speech. -
Battle of Yorktown
Most important battle of Revolutionary War, Cornwallis surrenders. And this leads to no more fighting in American Colonies. -
Treaty Of Paris
This treaty recognizes America as a free and independent nation.
