Timeline 0-1763 - Timeline

Salem Witch Trials

Benjamin Franklin Invents the lightning rod

Columbus Sets out for his explorattion of new land

First Permanent English settlement is built in Jamestown

French and Indian War

Plymouth Colony is established by Pilgrims in New England

European countries establish a slave trade for goods

Magellan sails around the world and proves the Earth is round

English 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 gravity

Aztec Empire falls

30 Years war

the 100's years war

Vasco da Gama lands in Africa after finding a new sea route to India

C-Pequot War/All Indian Wars