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250
mayans in mesoamerica
the mayans had a huge civilization in mesoamerica. the mayans were the first to have an advanced form of writing. -
400
pacific northwest
civilizations in the pacific northwest are the tlingit, haida, tsimshian, kwakiutl,and the nootka.some created totem poles and they built some of there civilizations near shores -
Oct 12, 1492
christopher columbus
he traveled west looking for the indies and landed someplace else.he created the first spanish colony at hispaniola. -
Nov 28, 1524
northwest passage
Giovanni daverrazano discovered the northwest passage.he wanted to find a quicker route. -
the land improves
captain John Smith became the leader of jamestown.he was a strong military man. -
laws of the colonies
Great Britain passed the navigation acts. it was used to regulate trade in the colonies. -
english settlements
english nobles asked for a charter from the king . they wanted to settle in north carolina. -
the indians attack
the proclamation of 1763 was passed.it did not allow settlers to be on the land. -
help from the minister
William Pit is the prime minister and the secretary of state.he sent troops and supplies to Britain. -
colonists fight
the boston massacre was started when the British shot at the colonists. the colonists were throwing stones at the British. -
congress agrees
Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. congress approved the declaration of independence -
information
Nathan Hale was a teacher who helped the seige at New York. he was sent to get information for George Washington and was caught. -
farmers
Shays rebellion was formed and they closed court houses. they were angry about the high taxes. -
congress signs
the constitution was signed by the delegates.the states had to decide if it was good.