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Jan 1, 1492
New World Colonization begins
In1492, Christopher Columbus of Span sails to the Americas in search of wealth and glory. -
Aug 5, 1519
Panama City
This was the first ever Spanish colony, existing on the coast of central America. -
Nov 14, 1519
Smallpox
Smallpox arrives on the island of Hispaniola. A century later, only about 5 percent of the island's population remained. -
Nov 14, 1532
Fransisco Pizarro
In 1532, spaniard Fransisco Piazarro and 600 of his men arrived in the New World to encounter the Inca, soon wiping out this American Empire as a whole. -
Nov 14, 1545
Andean Potosi MInes
The Spanish opened mines to send 30,000 tons of silver to Spain per year. Local slaves were used to cheaply produce lots of profit. -
Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa
The brother Shawnee prophets share their visions toward Indian unity. -
The Caste War
A half-century war between the Indians and Mexicans
