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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus "discovers" America
Chrisotpher Columbus the auspices Cathloic Monarchs of Spain completed four voyages across the Alantic ocean that led to to general European awarness of the American continets in the Western Hemisphere. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony created
The colony was very economically successful, engaging in the trade with England and the West Indies. -
Jamestown Colony created
General Assembly met in response to orders from the Virginia Company to establish an equal and a uniform goverment over all Virginia! -
New Amsterdam becomes New York
In 1664, the New Amsterdam passed to the English control and English and the Dutch settlers lived together peacefully. -
George Washington assults Fort Durquesne
The attack on Fort Duquesne was part of the large-scale British expedition with 6,000 troops brought by General John Forbes to drive the French out of the contested Ohio Country and clear the way for a invasion in Canada! -
The French & Indian War concludes
The French and Indian war was one of the most deadliest wars in history! -
Albany congress meets
The Albany delegates spent most ofthere time deabatin of Benjamin Franklin'a albany plan.
