Founding of the US

Christopher Columbus

Apr 2, 1513

sets sail to find a westward route to the east.
April 2, 1513 - Juan Ponce DeLeon establishes the 1st colony in what is now the United States (St. Augustine, Florida).

Virginia Company

Dec 20, 1606

settlers left London to establish the first permanent English settlement in North America.

The first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States is established at Jamestown, Virginia.The first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States is established at Jamestown, Virginia.

May 14, 1607

The first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States is established at Jamestown, Virginia.

war

May 9, 1689

Britain declares war on France.

parliment

May 24, 1689

English Parliament guarantees freedom of religion for Protestants

war on britan

Jul 25, 1689

France declares war on Britain.

adopts

Dec 16, 1689

English Parliament adopts a Bill of Rights.

attack

Jan 28, 1712

American forces attack the Tuscarora Indians during the Tuscarora Indian War.

colonies

Sep 2, 1752

Britain and the colonies under its control adopt the Gregorian calendar.

massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British troops fire on a rock throwing crowd (known as "The Boston Massacre").

naval battle

Jun 9, 1772

The 1st naval Battle of the American Revolution off the coast of Rhode Island.

tea party

Dec 16, 1772

The "Boston Tea Party" takes place as residents disguised as indians throw crates of tea into Boston Harbor.

law is declard

Jun 2, 1774

Martail Law is declared in Massachussetts.

established

Oct 26, 1774

The Minute Men are established in America.