USA országismereti jegyzet [antikvár]

Here are some of the most significant or interesting events of the history of the United States. It is hoped that this list of historical dates will help readers better understand the background of the events and issues discussed in the f(Allowing chapters.1^47. John Cabot voyaged along the coast of North America while searching for a trans-American route to the Indies. England's claim to North America rested upon this rather casual voyage.1565. Spaniards founded the first permanent colony at St. Augustine /Florida/.1607. Jamestown Colony was founded in what the colonists called Virginia. /The joint-stock company known as the Virginia Company of London received a charter from King James I for a settlement in the New V/orld,/ After the first two years of 'starving time' Virginia soon became a rich colony growing tobacco for shipment to Europe.1620. A congregation of Separatists /Puritans who wished to separate entirely from the Church of England, /the so-called 'Pilgrim Fathers' founded Plymouth signing the Mayflower Compact.1626. First Dutch settlement called New Amsterdam /today; Nevi York/.1647. Rhode Island's General Assembly convened and adopted a liberal constitution, including the separation of church and state.1652. Pine Tree shilling was minted in Boston in defiance of English law.1673-1682. French explorers sailed down the Mlsslssipl and claimed Louisiana for Prance.1690. Importation of slaves greatly Increased, reaching a peak a centiiry later.- 5 -