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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
1492-1800
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Aug 3, 1492
Colombus left spain
Colombus left spain looking for riches and spices in india. He sailed with three ships named the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. -
James town
Jamestown did not work out so well. Alot of people starved there were hostale relations with natives and the very first winter MOSTLY EVERYONE DIED. IT WAS HORRIBLE! -
Plymouth Colony
Pilgrims sailed over on the ship the mayflower and settled in plymouth seeking religous freedom. Important events in Plymouth include the creation of the Mayflower Compact, the first Thanksgiving, and peace with the native americans. -
The Stamp act
the king was taxing almost everything even tea so the colonists were angry and they went over an did a peacful protest by dumping gallons of tea bags in the ocean -
The Boston Massecure
Five people were shot by the redcoats because of some miss-understanding. -
The Boston tea party
the british were taxing everything including tea which got the colonists wwhich made them make a point by dumping tea over a boat? -
The Quartering act
The colonists created the quartering act to make sure that at times off peace soilders were not allowed to come barging into there homes because they had no need.