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Jan 30, 1492
The find of America
Christohpher Columbus goes to the queen of Sapin (Isabella) and asks her for money to try and find a better rounte to India. She allows this to happen and gives him the money he needs. Then on accident, he lands in Canada and finds North America. -
Feb 18, 1519
Going to Explore-Hernando Cortes
Mexico was just newly discovered when Hernan Cortes was allowed to lead a small expedition to explore. The Governor actually changed his mind and cancelled the expedition, but Cortes went anyway on February 18th. -
Aug 10, 1536
St. Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier discovered the St. lawrence -
Mar 25, 1562
Dutch Exploration
The Dutch came to America for many of the same reasons as other countries did. Some Dutch citizens came looking for a new home and beginning. And some came to take advantage of new trade opportunities that the new world offered them. -
Jul 5, 1565
Spanish Exploration
The Spanish immigrants came to America to find a shorter distance from Spain to India, such as Christopher Columbus. Others came to find for "Cities of Gold" such as Hernán Cortez & Francisco Pizarro. Others came as a missionary mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity such as Serra Junipero. Most of these explorers would also claim the land they found to be property of the Spanish crown. -
British Exploration
British immigrants came to America for many reasons, but most were seeking an opportunity for a better life than they had at home. Very early in the history of Colonial American, some groups of immigrants came seeking religious liberty, or the opportunity to establish their own religious orthodoxy, separate from that of the Church of England, and to persecute those who did not conform to their views, just as they had been persecuted nonconformists in England. -
Arrival of Poles In Jamestown
Few people know that among the earliest group of settlers were several Polish artisans brought over to help England improve its status as a world maritime power. This small group of enterprising individuals quickly won the admiration of Jamestown’s leaders. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was empowered to enact legislation for the colony, but its actions were subject to veto by the governor, council, and ultimately by the directors in London. -
Jamestown Legislative Assembly
On June 30, 1619 determines that only colonist of English descent are given the right to vote. As a result the Polish settlers organize what becomes the first labor strike in American history. Their slogan was " No Vote, No Work". As a result, voting rights were granted to Polish settlers. -
French Exploration
The French originally came here for the same reasons as the Spanish, the Dutch, and the British - colonialism. Fur trapping was especially popular in the upper north of north america. And remember, the Louisiana purchase was purchased from the French (which gave us one of the biggest pieces of real estate at the time). -
The Great Potato Famine in Ireland
In 1845 there was a potato famine in Ireland. Ireland continued to suffer de-population after the famine ended. Many young Irish families saw their futures in America and not Ireland. This affected Ireland as those who were most active and who could contribute the most to Ireland, left the country. this led people to immagrate to America. -
Gold Rush
Between 1820 and 1860, only about 14,000 Italians immigrated to the United States, most coming as individuals from northern Italy, seeking economic opportunity. Some were attracted to the West Coast with the California gold rush of 1849. -
Prussian War
The Germans and the Italians were in a war fron 1852 to 1870. Because Prince Otto Edward Leopold von Bismarck wanted Germany uner Prussian control. Because of destruction to Germany, Germans started migrating to America. -
BOOM goes the Dynamite
In Hawaii the sugar industry was in business, and this encouraged Japanese to move to Hawaii because in Japan they were shifting to a modern day economy. Alot of the Japanese were unemployed and going bankrupt. -
Religious Persecution
Many Germans immigrated to Europe or the United States because of Religious Persecution. In Germany there was a state religion that everyone had to be. People that weren't the state religion. -
Immigration : The Japenese
Japanese immigrants first came to the Pacific Northwest in the 1880s, when federal legislation that excluded further Chinese immigration created demands for new immigrant labor. Railroads in particular recruited Issei –or first generation immigrants--from Hawaii and Japan.1891 - Japanese immigrants arrive on the mainland U.S. for work primarily as agricultural laborers. -
Arrival of Poles in modern NY & Chicago
This database is an index to the 1890-1891 New York passenger arrival manifests, including only those passengers who indicated that they were citizens of Austria, Poland, or Galicia. There are a total of 96,699 names in this index — 44,052 for 1890, and 52,647 for 1891. -
World-wide Cold War
The world-wide cold war is when Germany was split into two nations, One was called West Germany and East Germany. -
Japanese Labor
1908 - Japan and the U.S. agree (Gentlemen's Agreement) to halt the migration of Japanese laborers in the United States. Japanese women are allowed to immigrate if they are wives of U.S. residents. If They are not wives of U.S residents , then they you would have to be deported. -
World War 1
World War I (WWI) was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. Many immigrants without ties to Germany fought bravely in WW1. African Americans did not have a formidable fighting group in the war. Women suffered alone at home mostly living with family groups while their men died in battle having to pick up their lives and move on. -
Italian
Most Italians came to America because of high taxes, therefor most of them went to Pennsylvania in order to get rich. However, most Italians didn't plan on staying long. -
Rebellion
The National Socialist Germans Workers Party (Nazis) attempt a rebellion led by Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler led his rebellion against the country of Germany, many people died but some immigrated to New York. -
Immigration Act
The Immigration Act is passed, setting quotas for admission and limiting Italian immigration more than other countries. -
Going back to Italy from America
most Italians went back to their home land starting in the 1930's because high taxes n proverty was starting to die down in Italy. By the 1980's more then half of Italians went back to Italy to stay. -
Killing the Jewish
Adolf Hitler was appointed to be the chancellor and he starts killing Jews. Thus Jews were afraid and started fleeing Germany to immigrate to America . -
Polish contribution to World War II
The European theater of World War II opened with the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. The United States saw an increase in immigration during post-War years, but its numbers were greatly affected by its immigration laws. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invades Poland and the war begins . -
Problems faced in America
Italian immigrants experienced the emotional ordeal of removing themselves from their homeland. Many could not speak English, and large numbers of Americans resented their presence. This cultural isolation led to the formation of Little Italies in America's industrial urban centers for the purpose of common association and protection. Within these tight knit communities, Italian-Americans formed a variety of organizations and associations to cater to their cultural and domestic needs. -
Vikings Exploration
Some Viking men left their wives, families, and homes to go on long voyages. They were often away for years at a time. These amazing journeys took them to faraway lands. Vikings sailed to England, France, Spain, and Italy. They went to Africa and Asia. They were the first Europeans to come to America.The trip to America was slow and had several stops along the way. In 860, Vikings discovered Iceland.
