October 12, 1492

Columbus landed in the Bahamas during an expedition funded by Spain. He had set out to find another route to Asia, but he landed in the Americas instead. His arrival prompted the colonization of the Americas.

August 13, 1521

Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire. This conquest prompted the end of Aztec civilization as Hernan Cortez captured the city. The later fall of Tenochtitlan was a pivotal moment in history, as it marked the settlement of the Spaniards

August 1585

Walter Raleigh established the Roanoke Settlement, also known as the "Lost Colony". During the first attempt, many returned back to england. In the second attempt led by John White, the settlement became more permanent. As White returned to England to get supplies, he was delayed getting back. When he did manage to return, the settlement was empty.

1675 - 1676

The conflict was made due to tension between Natives and American Colonists. During the war, Native Americans formed alliances against the American Colonists, and both sides suffered huge losses

1676

The rebellion occurred in Colonial Virginia due to political and economic frustrations, and tension with the Natives. It was named after Nathaniel Bacon. In 1676, the rebellion progressed so much that it resulted in Jamestown being burnt down. After Bacon's sudden death, the rebellion eventually died down.

1754-1763

British, French, and Native American allies, took over control of territory in the Ohio River Valley and other regions

1773

Tea was dumped into the Boston Harbour to protest against British Taxation

1774

Meeting of the 13 British colonies to discuss responses to the Intolerable Acts

1776

Document adopted by 2nd Continental Congress, declaring the colonies free from British rule

1786-1787

Farmers protesting against high taxations, economic inequalities, and lac of government response to their dislike of the Articles of Confederation

1787

Constitution was drafted to replace the Articles of Confederation

1796

Delivered when George Washington left office, giving many advices to the nation