Why study the American Revolution? Flashcards
Who inhabited North America and for how long before Europeans arrived?
Before Europeans arrived, North America was home to over 500 indigenous nations who had lived off the lands of the continent for 10,000 years.
Who was Christopher Columbus to in rlation to america?
Sailed from spain to the Caribbean and established a Europeans gateway to North America. In 1498
What happened in the time period of 1497-1590?
North Ameria is explored by various European expeditions. Jhin Cabot claims present day Newfoundland and New England in the name of King Henry VII (1947).
-many attemps were made by the english, french, dutch and spanish to establish settlements in North America but none were successful.
What happens in 1607?
A settlement is established at Jamestown, Virginia which becomes the first permenant Englush settlement in North America.
What happened in 1620?
Pilgrims established a settlement at Plymouth in what will become New Hampshire
What happened in 1630
Puritans establish a settlement at Boston, Massachusetts
What happened in 1634
Lord Baltimore establishes Maryland
What happened in 1664
New York (orih=ginally a Dutch Colony) was signed over the British