Colonial Times

  • Jan 1, 1215

    King John signed the Magna Carta.

    The Magna Carta was the first document to restrict the English rulers power. It limitethe monarchs right to levy taxes without consulting the nobles.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus
    Christopher Columbus and 90 men spotted land. He had three other voyages. He had discovered parts of the Caribbean, Cuba, Hispanola, Puerto Rico, and the northern coast of South America.
  • John Smith takes control of Jamestown

    John Smith takes control of Jamestown
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    The Starving Time

    John Smith raided Powhoten's village, which angered him. This led to Powhoten not helping Jamestown with food.
  • House of Burgesses is established

    House of Burgesses is established
  • Pilgrims arive at Plymouth

  • Mayflower compact is signed

    Mayflower compact is signed
  • George Calvert established

    George Calvert established
  • King Charles II granted Dutch land to his brother James

    King Charles II granted Dutch land to his brother James
  • King William and Queen Mary signed the English Bill of Rights

    King William and Queen Mary signed the English Bill of Rights
  • Spain began colonizing California

    Spain began colonizing California