Settlement & Growth of The United States 1492-2000

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  • Jan 24, 1492

    Columbus Reaches New World

    Columbus Reaches New World
    Columbus was on a journey and found (United States) in 1492.

  • Jamestown

    Jamestown
    In 1650, England had established a part of the Atlantic Coast. That is where there first colony was established, Jamestown, Virginia in 1607

  • 1630's Slavery

    1630's Slavery
    In the early 1630's they enslaved Africans. This made a growing percentage in population. By 1770 more than two million worked in Great Britain's 13 Colonies. Massachusetts was the first slave holding colony and by 1638 England had sent a ship full of slaves.

  • Revolutionary War

    Revolutionary War
    The U.S war for independence. Issues started happening between Britain, North America 13 Colonies and colonial government.

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day
    July 4, 1776 was the day we gained independence. The 13 colonies served their political connections to Britain.

  • George Washington Becomes President

    George Washington Becomes President
    George Washington became the first president of the United States.

  • Population Went Sky Rocket

    Population Went Sky Rocket
    About 700,000 were migrated here illegally making the United States population over 250 million people.