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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus comes to America
Christopher Columbus lands in the "New World". Columbus lands on the island of San Salvador. Columbus mistakenly believed he had reached India when he really landed in the Bahamas. -
May 4, 1493
Pope Alexander VI divides the America
In 1493 Pope Alexander VI divided the Americas. The Americas were divided between Spain and Portugal. They could have these lands as long as they agreed to spread Christianity. -
1534
France settles in North America
In 1534 France began to settle parts of America. They mostly settled in the Mississippi river valley. French settlers traded fur and had a mutually beneficial relationship with native Americans -
Britain settles America
in 1607 Britain founded Jamestown as its first permanent settlement. Life in Jamestown was hard, at first people struggled to survive. but a time went on settlers found that tobacco flourished in America's Climate -
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British government offers land in America
Once tobacco proved to be profitable Britain started offering free land in the Americas. Farmers were given 100 ares of land. this land could easily sustain an entire family -
The mayflower arrives
in the 1600's the church of England was the only church allowed. Puritans wanted to purify the church. some Puritans arrive on the mayflower -
First Great Awakening
The first great awakening was a time church reform and increased enthusiasm for religion. Circuit riders traveled and gave passionate sermons. Churches began to teach that everyone was equal in the eyes of the lord -
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7 Years War
The 7 Years War began as a conflict between France and Britain over land in the Ohio river valley. Many American citizens fought in the war. British soldiers viewed Americans as stingy because they had less to give. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was an act that charged money for government documents. Only notarized documents were officially recognized. This act mean that every American had to pay a fee for birth, marriage, and death certificates. -
The Boston Massacre
Civilians begin throwing things and verbally abusing British soldiers. Soldiers shoot into the crowd and kill 5 people. Civilians are enraged by this and call the event a massacre -
The Boston Tea Party
Sons of liberty protest against taxes on tea by throwing boxes of tea into the Boston Harbor. They believed their rights to no taxation without representation had been violated. The British government lost millions of dollars.