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Jan 1, 1492
Reaching the Caribbean
Explorer Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean islands that are now called the West Indies. -
Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Europe and the Americas
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Jan 1, 1498
De Gama
Explorer from Portugal rounds Africa and reaches India. His name is de Gama. -
Jan 1, 1521
Cortez
Cortes completes conquest of the Aztecs. Smallpox spread throughout the Aztec population, helping them win. -
Jan 1, 1526
Mughal
The Mughal dynasty is founded in India. -
Jan 1, 1530
Cartier
Cartier explores the St. Lawrence River. -
Jan 1, 1530
Claiming
Cartier claims eastern Canada for France. -
Tokugawas
In Japan, the Tokugawas come to power. -
Jamestown
British colonists found Jamestown, Virginia. -
Slaves
First cargo of African slaves arrives in Virginia. -
Japan
Foreign merchants from the country are barred by Japan. -
War
The English Civil War begins. -
Newton
Englishman, Isaac Newton publishes his book explaining the laws of gravity. -
Qianlong
Chinese emperor, Qianlong's reign begins. -
A book
A slave during the Atlantic trade writes a book about his experiences. His name is Olaudah Equiano. The realization strikes many as heartbreaking. -
Treaty signed
The French and Indian War ends when the Treaty of Paris is signed.
