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Jan 1, 1492
Christopher Columbus Sets Sail
Christopher Columbus sets sail from Spain, funded by the Spanish government, to find a trade route to India. Instead, he discovers the New World. -
Jan 1, 1511
First Enslaved Aficans Arrive in the Americas
The Africans were chosen as slaves over the Native Americans because of their resistance to disease and their strength. The first African slaves arrive in the Americas in 1511, starting a whole new era of slavery. -
Jan 1, 1521
Cortes Conquers the Aztec Empire
Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521, stealing all of their gold and killing and enslaving many Natives. -
Jan 1, 1533
Pizarro conquers the Inca Empire
Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire and easily prevailed in combat, despite being outnumbered. This was mainly because the Spanish had steel. -
The English Found Jamestown
The English Founded Jamestown in 1607. This was one of many English colonies in the New World. -
The English Founded Plymouth
The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, with many English people who were seeking religious freedom. They established a Protestant colony called Plymouth. -
French and Indian War ends
The French and Indian War ends, after raging since 1754. The French and Indian War was fought between Great Britain and France.
