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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
US history 1492-1800
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Aug 3, 1492
columbas left spain
Columbus departed Spain looking for riches and spices in India. He sailed with 3 ships named Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. -
Colony of Jamestown Settled
People from the Virgina Company sailed to the New World to settle Jamestown. The settlement did not go well the first year as many colonists died of starvation and Native attacks. John Smith and Pocahontas are famous historicle figures associated with Jamestown. -
Plymouth Colony was settled
Pilgrims sailed over on the ship the Mayflower and settled at Plymouth seeking religous freendom. Important events in Plymouth include the creation of the Mayflwer Compact, the first Thansgiving, and peace with the Native Americans. -
seven years war started
the seven years war was a war also is known as the french and indian war. -
suger act
King Gourge wanted more money so he taxed the colonests on every thing. Even suger. -
boston massacre
the boston massacre was when red coats shot 7 colonsts. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was one of the most dramatic protests in american history. 150 men dressed as native americans snook on to three ships and threw off 342 chests of tea.
