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Oct 30, 1492
Columbus lands in the New World
While searching for the Indies, Columbus lands in the Bahamas, which later become sthe New World and provides explorers with much wealth. -
Oct 1, 1500
The Renaissance
The intellectual and artistic advancements of the Renaissance helped develop the Americas. -
Sep 30, 1517
Protestant Reformation
Led by Martin Luther, the Catholic church began reforming back to its initial practices. -
Oct 1, 1535
African Slavery in North America
The first slaves are brought over from Africa, and they revolutionize the labor system in the New World. -
Oct 1, 1550
Europe is introduced to tobacco
Tobacco becomes a huge source of profit for the New World. -
Founding of Jamestown, Virginia
The English's first successful attempt of a settlement in the New World. -
Quebec is founded
Helps fur trading on the St. Lawrence river thrive. -
Founding of the House of Burgesses
The English Colonies' first representative government. -
Great Migration
Puritans emmigrated in mass numbers to North America, helping to populate and colonize the New World. -
Pequot War
The Pequots fought the neighboring settlers over land, resulted in mass deaths. -
King Philip's War
Tenstion builds over land between the English and the Indian peoples. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A group of colonists led by Nathanial Bacon protested the treatment of Indians. Fuelled tenstion between backcountry colonists and city colonists. -
Glorious Revolution
England's conversion to a consitutional monarchy caused rebellions in the New World. -
Toleration Act established
Mandated religious tolerance in Massachusetts. -
King William's War
Initiates tension between the English and French. -
Salem Witch Trials
The largest witch trials ever held in North America, and it sent Salem into a complete frenzy. -
Florida becomes a slave refuge
The Spanish create a safe place for escaped slaves, allowing them a chance at freedom. -
Great Awakening
Religious importance that had declined in North America is revived. -
Triangle Trade
Early form of globalization. -
French and Indian War
Seven year war in which the French and Indians fight the English.