history timeline

  • 1570

    Iroquois confederacy forms

    This took place in northeasters united state and southeastern canada.
  • Period: 1570 to

    chapter 4&5

  • The first Africans arrive in Virginia

    The first Africans arrive in Virginia
    The first African settlers arrived in Virginia
  • First navigation acts regulates colonial trade

    This act required all trade between English and colonies to be shipped on English or colonial ships
  • Bacon's rebellion takes place in Virginia.

  • Great awakening peaks.

  • French and Indian war begins.

    The french enjoyed early success in the war.
    in 1758 British forces won a key victory at fort louisbourg.
  • King George issues proclamation of 1763

  • Colonists protest stamp act

  • Boston massacre occurs

  • boston tea party takes place

  • First continental congress meets

  • Battles of Lexington and concord occur

  • Colonies issue the declaration of independence