Exploration and settelments

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  • 1492

    Columbus lands at Hispaniola in the Carribean

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    France claims the Mississippi River Valley and names it Louisiana
    La Salle conquered the Mississippi River and names it Louisiana after king Louis XIV.