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Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Colonization and Exploration Timeline
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Apr 5, 1000
Leif Erickson
Leif Erickson discovers Vinland. -
May 6, 1492
Columbus
Christopher Columbus discovers the New World. -
May 6, 1507
New World Name
The New World is named after Americus Vespucious. -
Spanish Armada
The Spanish Armadais defeated. -
Jamestown, VA
Jamestown is founded in the State of Virginia. -
First Assembly
The First Assembly meets in Jamestown, VA. -
Slaves
The first slaves are sold in Virginia. -
Pilgrims
The Pilgrims set off in the Mayflower. -
Maryland
Maryland is first settled by George Calvert. -
Connecticut
A charter was granted for the state of Connecticut. -
Rhode Island
A charter is granted for the state of Rhode Island. -
Carolinas
A charter is granted for the Carolinas. -
New York
New Amsterdam legally becomes British, and is renamed New York after English Duke of York.