Kaylyn and Greta's Timeline

Christopher Columbus

Jan 1, 1492

C. Columbus arrived at America from Spain.

Marquette and Jolliet

Jan 1, 1673

Marquette and Jolliet led an expidetion down the Mississippi river.

Robert De La Salle claims the Mississippi river

Jan 1, 1682

Robert De La Salle claims the Mississppi river and names Louisiana and claims it.

St. Genevieve

Jan 1, 1735

St. Genevieve was founded.

France gives up a state

Jan 1, 1762

France gives up Louisiana to Spain.

Laclede and Chouteau

Jan 1, 1764

Laclede and Chouteau chose a place for a trading post that will eventually become St.Louis.

Napoleon gets Spain

Jan 1, 1800

Napoleon forces Spain to give Louisiana back to France.

New President

Jan 1, 1801

Thomas Jefferson becomes President.