European Colonies in America

By Mcmahona
  • 1493

    The Treaty of Tordesillas

    The Treaty of Tordesillas
    In 1494 the Spanish and Portuguese met at Tordesillas signing a treaty which will move the border line 800 miles west. Spain got the best deal which offered the remaining part of the Americas.
  • 1500

    Conquistadors

    Conquistadors
    The Spanish explores of the 1500s were called Conquistadors. They would travel in search for "God, gold, and glory."
  • 1513

    Ponce de Leon and Florida

    Ponce de Leon and Florida
    Juan Ponce de Leon, a Caribbean settler who sailed with Christoper Columbus. He also became the governor of Puerto Rico after exploring the land.
  • 1519

    Cortes and the Aztec

    Cortes and the Aztec
    During the search for gold, the conquistadors found the great native american empires. Hernan Cortes and his soldiers landed on the Gulf of Mexico
  • 1521

    Fall of the Aztec

    Fall of the Aztec
    The Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, fell to the Spanish. This devastated the mexican people and culture.
  • 1527

    Spanish expedition

    Spanish expedition
    A Spanish expedition led about 400 men towards Tampa. By the end of the expedition there was only four known survivors.
  • 1565

    Nations Oldest City

    Nations Oldest City
    St.Augustine was built to protect the treasure which was being brought to Spain. Today it remains the oldest city in the United States

  • England defeats Armada

    England defeats Armada
    Englands Navy defeated the Spanish Armada

  • The Pueblo Revolt

    The Pueblo Revolt
    The king of Spain sent Juan de Onate to settle New mexico. Onate found the first Spanish settlers.

  • Jamestown colonists arrive in Virginia

    Jamestown colonists arrive in Virginia
    About 100 settlers survived the crossing. They sailed 60 miles, the location became a problem because of the low swampy area.

  • The headright system

    The headright system
    The Virginia Company offered 50 acres of land that colonists contain in various ways. The family received one headright for each member of the family.

  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses
    Representatives from the various communities in Virginia met up for an assembly in the House of Burgesses. Only White men who owned land were allowed in. They could raise taxes, and make laws.

  • Pilgrims

    In 1620 the Pilgrims landed and settled in Plymouth

  • Worship Freedom

    Worship Freedom
    Huguenots are denied freedom in France,

  • Queen Anne

    Queen Anne's war ends. England takes parts of eastern Canada from France.