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1492
Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Carribean
A contract was made between Europeans and Native Americans since Christopher Columbus was voyaging -
1513
Balboa "discovers" the pacific Ocean in Panama
First European to lead an expedition across the Pacific Ocean -
1521
Cortes conquers the Aztecs at Tenochtitlan (mexico city)
Cortes was a conquistador. He took down the Aztecs and was a landmark victory. -
1539
De Soto explores the region between Florida and t he Mississippi River
He defeated the INCA empire so he could pass through the Mississippi River. -
First permanent English settlement is founded in Jamestown, Virgina
James town was named after the king of the settlers of 104 men and boys. -
Mayflower pilgrims found Plymouth colony in Massachusetts
when they found the Plymouth colony shortly after they left -
English settlers defeat Native Americans in king Philips
This was the last attempt for the pilgrims and it was a tough battle since the settlers gave them a fight. -
France claims the Mississippi River Valley and names it Louisiana
La Salle conquered the Mississippi River and names it Louisiana after king Louis XIV.