Unit 2 Timeline

Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue

Oct 8, 1492

Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in this daring journey which he hoped to find a route from Spain to India. He knew that the world was wrong but he didn't know that America was right in the middle of his path. He thought that when he arrived in North America, India to Columbus, he called the people los indios and landed in San salvador.

First Enslaved Africans land in America

Oct 8, 1511

Slaves in America were treated much differently than in Muslim slavery. In Muslim slavery, slaves had basic rights, they could buy their way out of slavery, and it was not hereditary. However, in America all those rights were forgotten and slaves were treated like animals. This horrible treatment started from when they were taken and while they were on the tight packer, to death.

Cortéz conquers Aztec Empire

Oct 8, 1521

When Cortéz took over the Aztec Empire he was very greedy. He opened extremely dangerous silver mines where many indigenous people were killed by the dangerous conditions and diseases. Many countries got very rich from these silver mines, which lead to runaway inflation.

Pizarro conquers Incan Empire

Oct 8, 1533

Pizarro only had 100 men and they defeated over 10,000 soldiers because they had guns, germs, and steel.

English found Jamestown

Oct 8, 1607

Jamestown was struggling greatly, but people came because they thought they were thriving and they also wanted religious freedom. The english came to America to settle and make their lives, while The French and the Spanish came for wealth.

English found Plymouth

Oct 8, 1620

Plymouth was founded by John Smith. Plymouth was founded because a certain religious group, the pilgrims wanted to escape persecution from England.

French and Indian War Ends

Oct 8, 1763

The French got destroyed by the British. Most Indians fought on the French side.