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Oct 12, 1492
Columbus "Discovers" America
On this day, Christopher Columbus landed on San Salvador in the Caribbean. His "discovery" lead Europeans to start colonizing in North and South America. -
Jamestown Colony Created
The colony was named after King James I becausae he granted a charter to a group of entrepreneurs that allowed them to start a new colony in North America. -
Plymouth Colony Created
Plymouth was colonized by the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower. 102 Pilgrims were aboard the Mayflower but 47 Pilgrims died during the first year. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony created
John Winthrop was granted a charter in 1628 to settle in North America. Soon after this colony was founded, it became very populated. Many people got charters to set off on new land because it was so crowded (example: New Hampshire). -
William Penn creates Pennsylvania
Charles II owed William Penn's father a huge debt in which William took advantage of and started Pennsylvania.
Cool Fact: Pennsylvania means "Penn's Woods". -
Albany Congress meets
A meeting was held in Albany, New York to discuss two problems- passing laws and raising taxes. This lasted until July 11, 1754. -
George Washington assaults Fort Duquesne
This was one of the first battles of the French and Indian war, and the only battle that George Washington's military surrendered. -
The French & Indian War concludes
A treaty of peace was signed in Paris. All changes were favorable to Britain-the winners of the war. -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
The colony was surrendered to the English in 1664 and then named New York. Then the Dutch reclaimed the land and named it "New Orange".
