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Aug 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Voyage
Christopher Columbus lands in on various Caribbean islands that are now the Bahamas as well as the island later called Hispaniola(Dominican Republic/Haiti). He also explored the Central and South American coasts. Although its believed that Columbus discovered America he actually never entered America. Columbus did explore many of the Caribbean island in his time though. Allowing trades to begin through the new world and the old world. Items such as rice and tobacco were a valuable asset. -
First Settlement in America
In 1607 the first American settlement took place.The first settlement was established in Jamestown,Virginia. Many of the colonist came to America for free religious beliefs as the king of England prohibited their practices of their religion. Races such as Dutch and British civilians entered America for a new future. The benefits of living in America were much greater than living in England. As living in America more people had a longer life expectancy and grew a few more inches. -
Treaty of Utrecht
The Treaty of Utrecht being a huge factor to the future of America . The Treaty of Utrecht was a treaty between Spain,France, and England. England was a huge winner in the treaty. Winning the West African Slave trade England was allowed to distribute millions of slaves over the years to countries such America,Brazil, and Continents like South America, North America, and Europe. Truly a history changing event at the time. Much of the southern colonies in America based their live off the trade. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a 7 long year war between the British and French Armies. The war was a dispute over land in the North American Continent. England being the victor in the war after the Treaty of Paris. Allowing for England to expand in much of the colonies in America.The war did come with a price, the British were left in debt after the war. Much of the colonist in America now had resentment towards the British troops and England . -
Boston Massacre
As the disliking of British Red Coats resting in Boston residents home a street fight broke out. Also many new taxes on tea,glass, and paper increased the disliking of the Red Coats.The Colonist were assaulting red coats by throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks. At first the Red coats were CCC(cool,calm,and collected), but the protest towards them annoyed them and caused upset,leading them to fire the colonist. 5 died and 6 men received injuries. This event leading to unite all the colonistss. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was retaliation towards the British passing the tea act.The Act was a law passed on which increased the tax in purchasing tea from England. The Boston Tea Party was organized and done by the Sons of liberty in Boston. The Sons of Liberty pulled up to the new ships loading in Boston with Tea cargo. The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and dumped out all the tea in to the water. Tainting it and making it useless towards the colonists. -
Small Pox Epidemic
Leading the Arrival of Christopher Columbus by 1775 the small box had nearly covered all of America.Infecting nearly every native tribe of America. The Natives being unable to fight against the virus were nearly wiped out.Killing 11,000 Native Americans in Western area's of America. The English colonies in America were much more informed and alerted of the small pox. Carrying out the "An Act to Prevent Persons From Concealing the Smallpox". Leading to the fall of the small box epidemic. -
The Battle Before the War
The Battle before the Revolutionary war can be identified as the "Battle of Lexington and Concord". This Battle was erupted by orders from London to penalize the rebellious colonist by seizing military stores. The colonist revolted and the British weren't too optimistic either and a single gun shot til this day is still unknown who fired the gun shot. The British were victorious in winning the battle in Lexington but were later confronted by patriots and were forced to retreat back to Boston. -
Siege of Yorktown
As the Revolutionary War continued,the Patriots had only gotten more thirsty in winning the war. Having won many battles leading up to the final battle, Siege of Yorktown. The Red Coats led by General Lord Charles Cornwallis had been stationed at Yorktown,Virginia after a loss in a recent port. The Patriots were only days away from winning the war. Led by Native Virginian George Washington. Having assistance from French troops,the Patriots attacked Yorktown.Winning the battle and the 8 year war. -
The First President Of U:S
After winning the 8 year war against England and finally securing America to be an independent country. It was evident that George Washington would be president. Washington becoming the first president of America on April 30,1789. Washington was the first to do many things as a president.Establishing the U.S Navy in his two terms as president. After his two terms of 4 years. He had retired as president and argued that it would be best to have different people change America.He very was respected
