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1492
Christopher Columbus
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1492
Event 1
Christopher Columbus opened the door to European exploration and exploitation of North and South America. -
Period: 1492 to
America
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Event 2
Jamestown was the first permanent and successful English settlement. They were able to practice self-government with little interference from England. Tobacco was a large reason why it became a profitable settlement. -
Event 3
The pilgrims sailed the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower. -
Event 4
The french and Indian war was fought over the disputed land in the Ohio River Valley. -
Event 5
The proclamation of 1763 prohibited American colonists from crossing the Appalachian Mountains. -
Event 6
The sugar act. -
Event 7
The Sons of Liberty formed in Boston and soon spread throughout the colonies. The Boston Massacre also occurred because of a fight that broke out during this. -
Event 8
The Boston Tea Party was an act of protest by a group of patriots. -
Event 9
British soldiers in Massachusetts were ordered to disarm the American rebels and to arrest their leaders. The Revolutionary War began shortly after this. -
Event 10
The Declaration of Independence was approved. -
Event 11
The battle of Saratoga -
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The Battle of Yorktown -
Event 13
The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation -
Event 14
The 10 ratified amendments became known as The Bill of Rights