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Jul 25, 1492
Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue
This opened way for european exploration of the New World -
Jul 25, 1511
First enslaved Africans arrive in the Americas
The African slave trade was a horrible time in history but crucial for the development of colonial America. -
Jul 25, 1521
Cortés conquers Aztec Empire
Hernan Cortés went to Mexico and conquered Montezuma and the Aztecs. -
Jul 25, 1533
Pizarro conquers Incan Empire
Pizzaro used Guns germs and steel to conquer one of the most advance civilizations in the world -
English found Jamestown
Jamestown was the fist long lasting english settlement in the new world. -
English found Plymouth
Plymouth was the site of the colony founded by the Pilgrims, passengers of the famous ship the Mayflower. -
French and Indian War ends
Fance and England signed the Treaty of Paris to end the war.