Colonization of America

Learn about the colonization of America from the time Columbus first landed up to the Revolutionary war.

1492-10-12 23:40:26

Christopher Columbus' First Landing

On October 12, 1492, the New World was first spotted after 10 weeks at sea. The following day, the 90 members of the expedition set foot in the Bahamas.

1493-09-25 18:21:49

Christopher Columbus' Second Voyage

Columbus and his crew set out again to find gold and capture Indian slaves in the New World.

1497-01-01 16:44:09

John Cabot

Cabot and his crew landed in Canada and claimed the land for England.

1498-05-30 09:44:36

Columbus' Mainland Voyage

Columbus sailed back to the Americas. He set foot on the mainland of South America.

1502-05-09 17:44:24

Columbus' final voyage

After being cleared of his serious charges, an elderly Columbus was permitted to make one final voyage across the Atlantic ocean.

1513-01-01 14:44:54

Vasco Núñez de Balboa

Sought fortune in the New World. Explored what is now known as Colombia.

1534-01-01 01:38:37

Jacques Cartier

Made 3 major voyages to North America and played a major role in the influence of France in Canada.

Colonization of America

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