Timeline by Aarushi Ray _ Student - GreenLevelHS

Unit 1: European Contact with Americans

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Columbus discovers the new world

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In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey funded by Queen Isabella of Spain to find a westward route to Asia. Instead, he stumbled upon the Americas, landing in the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. Though he didn't reach the mainland, Columbus's voyages paved the way for European exploration and colonization of the Americas, changing history and connecting continents.

Conquest of Tenochtitlan

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In 1521, Spanish leader Hernán Cortés conquered Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. After forming alliances and a lengthy siege, the Spanish forces, aided by indigenous groups, overcame the Aztecs. The victory had far-reaching consequences, transforming the region politically and culturally and laying the foundation for Spanish influence in the Americas.

Roanoke Settlement

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The Roanoke settlement, led by Sir Walter Raleigh in the late 1500s, faced challenges, prompting the settlers to return to England. A second group arrived in 1587, but when supplies ran low, Governor John White went back to England for help and couldn't return until 1590. To his surprise, the settlement was deserted, with only "Croatoan" carved on a post. The fate of the "Lost Colony" remains a historical mystery, sparking various theories about what happened to the settlers.

King Philip's War

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King Philip's War, occurring from 1675 to 1678 in colonial New England, was a major conflict between Native American tribes led by King Philip (Metacomet) and English colonists. Land disputes and cultural clashes fueled tensions. The war led to significant losses on both sides, with Native villages destroyed and English settlements attacked. Although the colonists emerged victorious, the war had a lasting impact on Native-American and European settler relations, shaping colonial policies and changing the region's demographics and politics.

Bacon's Rebellion

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Bacon's Rebellion happened in 1676 in colonial Virginia and was led by Nathaniel Bacon. It started because frontiersmen were upset that the government wasn't protecting them from Native American attacks. Bacon and his followers rebelled against Governor William Berkeley, burning Jamestown. After Bacon died, the rebellion lost steam, and Berkeley regained control. This event led to the elite trying to divide lower-class groups, making racial and social differences more pronounced.