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Sep 6, 1492
Christopher Columbus journals
Christopher Columbus recounted his four voyages to the Americas. Provided a vivid record of the most significant journeys of his time. -
Thomas Harriot
Wrote "A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia." Captured the natural resources of the area. -
Jamestown Established
The first permanent colony was established in 1607. This was the first English colony. The founders forced the Native Americans off the land. -
John Winthrop
Wrote on how people watched the puritans to see how they should live their lifes for god. -
Nativer American & European views
William Wood was one of the earliest writers for the new Americas. He noted tht the Native Americans "took the first ship they saw for a walking, the mast to be a tree, the sail white clouds." -
First Book
The first book in North America to be issued was the Bay Psalm Book. It was the book of Psalms rewritten to the rhythms of puritan hymns. -
Anne Bradstreet
Frist woman to be published in North America. She wrote poetry. Her book of poetry that was published was called "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America." -
Enlightenment
A burst of intellectual energy taking place in Europe. American colonist adapted the Enlightenment ideals to the environment. -
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French and Indian War
France and several groups of Native Americans came together to drive out Britian. England was defeated many times until they brought in new military leaders and made an alliance with the Iroquois. -
English Colony location
By this year English Colonies were located all along the Atlantic coast. The colonies became self reliant and practiced self rule. -
Famous Quote by Patrick Henry
At the second Virginia Convention, Patrick Henry yelled "but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" -
"Free and Independent"
The colonies declared themselves to be free and independent after they fought and defeated one of the greatest military powers on earth. -
United States of America Born
After Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and other colonial thinkers made the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, the U.S.A. was born.
