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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Early Colonial America
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Oct 12, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovered the New World
Christopher Columbus left Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña along side. After thirty-six days of sailing, Columbus and several crewmen set foot on an island in present day Bahamas, claiming it for Spain. <a href='http://www.biography.com/people/christopher-columbus-9254209/videos/christopher-columbus-full-episode-2073085807' target="_blank">
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The Revolutionary War
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Declaration of Independence
<a href='http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/index.htm' ><I>The Declaration of Independence</I></a> declared our independence and stated the reasons for our separation from England. The Declaration of Independence is important because it states that God created man with certain inalienable rights and that a government exists for the benefit of the people and that "all men are created equal." -
The Battle of Trenton
At <a href='http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/battles/battle-of-trenton.htm' target="_newwindow">The Battle of Trenton</a>, George Washington defeated the Hessian forces under Colonel Rall. Many consider this an important <a href='http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h679.html' target="_blank">turning point</a> in the Revolutionary War. -
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A New Nation Emerges
