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1492
Columbus discovers America
Sails across the Atlantic ocean. -
1497
John Cabot claims Newfound land.
He claims it for England and begins fishing the great banks.
Fact: This actually leads to contact with coastal tribes. -
1515
Fur Trade
Fur trade becomes a huge economy in north America.
Fact: The trade started with just beaver but then is extended into muskrats, raccoons, fox, deer, and even buffalo at one point. -
1539
Landing In Flordia
Hernando de Soto lands in Florida to begin exploring America.
Fact: He had to take 9 boats and 620 men. -
1540
7 cities of Cibola
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado searches for the seven cities of Cibola but only finds Indian groups and isn't rather friendly.
Fact: Cibola is legend about temples made of gold. -
1565
Military Base
Pedro Menedez de Aviles founds st. Augustine Florida.
Fact: It is the first permanent settlement in the U.S. and serves as a outpost for Catholic Missionary settlements. -
The Orginal Colonies
The orginal 13 colonies were founded. They were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island.
Fact: England didn't try to settle in the colonies until 80 years later. -
Small Pox
The small pox epidemic spreads throughout America.
Fact: 90% of Native Americans were wiped out on Massachusetts bay. -
House of Brugesses
The House of Brugesses in Virginia was the first representative body of America.
Fact: 22 representatives hosted their meeting in a church. -
Explorations of Marguette
Jacques Marquete and Louis Joliet are known for making the discovering and map of the Mississippi River.
Fact: Jacques spent his early life in the Society of Jesus and a Jesuit missionary. -
Salem Witch Trials
In Massachusetts people were being accused of being witches or preforming witch craft and were put on trial for their lives.
Fact: 150 people, including children, were accused of witchcraft. -
Lighting Rod
Benjamin Franklin invented the lighting rod. Later that year he also made the discovery with the key and the kite.
Fact: When he discovered electricity with the key William, his 21 year old son, was the only witness of the scene. -
French and Indian War Starts
At first the French were winning then the table turned when tons of money was put into the military force.
Fact: 22,300 people were wounded or captured. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4,1776 by the second continental congress meeting.
Fact: There are 56 signatures at the bottom. -
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a tax protest because farmers were getting taxed on the items they sold.
Fact: Before the rebellion whiskey was used for trading. -
Louisiana Purchase
America bought the Louisiana territory from France and expanded westward.
Fact: The land sold for 3 cents an acre or 15 million dollars.