Events
Salem Witch TrialsBenjamin Franklin Invents the lightning rodColumbus Sets out for his explorattion of new landFirst Permanent English settlement is built in JamestownFrench and Indian WarPlymouth Colony is established by Pilgrims in New EnglandEuropean countries establish a slave trade for goodsMagellan sails around the world and proves the Earth is roundEnglish Parliament passes the
Declaration of Rights, making Parliament stronger and protecting the rights
of the people“Age of Enlightenment” in Europe: thinkers question the authority of religion, believe that reason and science can solve human problems.Scientific method is developed. Galileo proves
solar-centered universe; Isaac Newton studies gravityAztec Empire falls30 Years warthe 100's years warVasco da Gama lands in Africa after finding a new sea route to IndiaC-Pequot War/All Indian Wars
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