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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus discovers the New World
Christopher Columbus discovers the New World, which was the gateway to future explorations to the New World. -
Oct 1, 1516
Small pox introduced to the New World
The expeditions lead by Christopher Columbus to the new world brought diseases to the natives causing a massive epidemic to the natives and massive deaths. -
Nov 8, 1519
Spaniards met the Aztecs
The Spanish conquistadors first met the the Aztecs in the Aztec empire, this discovery would lead to furture military expeditions. -
Jun 1, 1521
Hernan Cortes overthrows Atec empire
Hernan Cortes overthrows the Aztec empire and Hernan built Mexico City on top the old city Tenochtitlán. -
Oct 1, 1534
Jacques Cartier Discovers the St. Lawrence River area
In search for a new passage from Europe to China by going west, Jacques Cartier discovers the St. Lawrence River area. The discovery lead to the implament of colonies in north east of america. -
Oct 1, 1550
Tobacco is introduced to Europe
The product of tobacco being introduced to europe eventually lead to a big trade market of tobacco and improved the economy in the North American civilizations. -
English defeats the Spanish Armada
The english defeats the Spanish in a naval battle and increased the power of the english and the discovery of long range weapons for the naval fleet. -
English establishes Jamestown
The establishment of Jamestown eventually lead to conflicts with the indian people and further expansion of english colonies in the North America. -
Separists in new england
The separists known as the pilgrams was the first group of people to make an english colony in New England in hopes to have their own religion and government. -
Harvard
Harvard college was founded and was the first higher education institution. -
Pequot War
The Pequot War was to determine who controlled the land and trade in eastern Connecticut between the English settlers and the Pequot Indians. -
King Charles I executed
King Charles was the first monarch to accused for treason and to be executed. -
Royal African Company
The Royal African Company was established and played a crucial role in the African slave trade. Transported on average 5000 slaves per year and sponsered 249 voyages to Africa. -
Bacons Rebellion
In Bacons Rebellion, Nathaniel Bacon revolted against teh Virginias government for not pursuing military action against the revolting indians. -
Adoption of horses
The plain Indians began to adopt to the horse making hunting and traveling easier. -
Yale college
Yale college was founded and was meant to train colonial leaders. -
Deerfield raid
The village of Deerfield, Massachusets was attacked by the French and Indian military nearly one third of the popupation wiped out from the village. -
Virginia Slave Code
The Virginia Slave Code was established to regulate activities related to the interactions between the African American slaves and english colonists. -
Naturalization law
The British parliament passes the Naturalization Law allowing alien colonists to obtain natural born rights. -
Great Awakening
The Great Awakening revived the colanies religion.