History of Governments By imjennayo 7000 BCE Maya Civilization one of The very first civilization 117 The Roman Empire reaches height Roman Empire, one of the biggest earliest forms of government Jan 10, 1492 Christopher Columbus sails the Ocean blue in 1492 Columbus, a Spain explorer set foot onto what is now America on accident. Jul 4, 1776 The United States of America gains independence Americas Independence Mar 6, 1933 Adolf Hitler rises to power in Germany Hitler rising to Power has many affects