EARLY HISTORY OF WASHINGTON STATE AND AMERICA

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  • 1000

    Norse seaman Leif Ericsson lands in Newfoundland, which he calls Vinland.

    Norse seaman Leif Ericsson lands in Newfoundland, which he calls Vinland.
    American History
  • 1492

    Christopher Columbus, financed by Spain, makes the first of four voyages to the New World. He lands in the Bahamas

    Christopher Columbus, financed by Spain, makes the first of four voyages to the New World. He lands in the Bahamas
    American History
  • 1513

    Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León lands on the coast of Florida.

    Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León lands on the coast of Florida.
    American History
  • 1532

    Pacific Northwest claimed by Spain

    Pacific Northwest claimed by Spain
    Washington State History
  • 1565

    Saint Augustine, Florida, settled by the Spanish, becomes the first permanent European colony in North America.

    Saint Augustine, Florida, settled by the Spanish, becomes the first permanent European colony in North America.
    American History
  • 1579

    The Washington coast sighted by Sir Francis Drake and claimed for England

    The Washington coast sighted by Sir Francis Drake and claimed for England
    Washington State History

  • Discovery of Strait of Juan de Fuca claimed by Juan de Fuca

    Discovery of Strait of Juan de Fuca claimed by Juan de Fuca
    Washington State History

  • Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the London Company in southeast Virginia.

    Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the London Company in southeast Virginia.
    American History

  • The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly in America, meet for the first time in Virginia. The first African Americans were sold

    The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly in America, meet for the first time in Virginia. The first African Americans were sold
    American History

  • The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is established by Pilgrims from England. The Mayflower Compact is signed

    The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is established by Pilgrims from England. The Mayflower Compact is signed
    American History

  • Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies.

    Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies.
    American History

  • English seize New Amsterdam (city and colony) from the Dutch and rename it New York.

    English seize New Amsterdam (city and colony) from the Dutch and rename it New York.
    American History