Early US History By MissSteele Jan 3, 1492 Columbus discovered Bahamas Jan 3, 1565 St. Augustine Spanish create this fort in Florida to protect their holding in the New World. Jan 3, 1607 Jamestown British merchants establish this colony to make money Period: May 28, 1754 to Feb 10, 1763 Frencha nd Indian War The French and Indian allies fought again the British.
