Unit 1 Timeline

  • Period: Jan 1, 1492 to

    1492-1770

    Exploration & Colonization of the Americas
  • Period: to

    1600-1700

    the enlightenment
  • Jamestown was founded

    Jamestown was founded
    (by the VA company of London)
  • 1st slaves arrive in jamestown

    1st slaves arrive in jamestown
    1st slaves arrive in Jamestown
  • Period: to

    1620-Present

    Mass immigration to N.& S. America (leads to Redistribution of the Global Population)
  • Plymouth was founded

    Plymouth was founded
    (by pilgrims after signing the mayflower compact)
  • House of Burgesses

    House of Burgesses
    (1st legislative body in the new world has been established
  • Period: to

    1730-1750

    Great awakening (led to growth of Evangelical religions such as methodists & baptists)
  • Period: to

    1754-1763

    French and indian war