Atlantic World and Discovery of the New World

By khearlihy1
  • Jan 1, 1492

    Columbus sailed the ocean blue

    Columbus sailed the ocean blue
    He sailed with the intentions to hit asia, but instead found the new world.
  • Jan 1, 1511

    First enslaved afiricans arrive in the americas

    First enslaved afiricans arrive in the americas
    Afiricans were sold to europeans by other africans. They were shipped to the new world on ships that were very crowded.
  • Oct 10, 1521

    Cortez conquers aztec empire

    Cortez conquers aztec empire
    Once he knew the wealth that inca had he wanted it. Cortez was outnumbered but disease aided him in taking them down.
  • Oct 10, 1533

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

    Pizarro conquers Incan Empire
    Ambushed with 200 men against an unarmed inca empire.

  • English founded jamestown

    English founded jamestown
    Americas first permanent English colony.

  • English found plymouth

    English found plymouth
    The english go to plymouth for religious freedom.

  • French and indian war

    French and indian war
    The french and indians team up but still loses against the british.