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Jul 3, 1492
Columbus sails to the Americas
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. His landing in the Caribbean was a significant event in relation to imperialism. He sailed for the Spanish throne, in attempt to grow their empire's sphere of influence. -
May 9, 1532
Pizarro takes peru
Pizarro was interested in Peru's Lnca empire, which was reputed to have more riches than the Aztecs. He captured the lncan ruler Atahualpa ruler because he refused to become a spanish vessal or convert to Christianity and then captured him a murdered thousands of lncans. Pizarro and his followers overran the Lncan heartland. -
Apr 13, 1550
The spanish empires trade
To make the empire profitable Spain closely controlled its economic activites, especially trade. The most valuable resource shipped from spanish america to spain were sliver and gold. Laws forbide colonist from trading with other european nations or even with other spainish colonies. -
France empire slowly starts to expand
French king louis XIV tried to strengthen royal power and boost revenues. He appointed Officals to oversee economic activities in new France and, he also sent soldiers, settlers, and even woman to north america. But a catholic named Louis prohibited protestants from settling in new France. -
French and Indian war
This was a war against Britain and France because they both were very powerful rivals. During this war British soldiers and colonial troops launched a series of campaigns against the french in Canada and on the Ohio fronte. France won several victories at first but Britain left a big blow on them after the attack on Quebec. The Treaty of Paris stopped the worldwide war after many years. -
the atlantic slave trade
in 1780 was when the slave trade was at its peak.about 2000 enslaved aficans were sent to the americas each year. The slaves were sent over by the triangular trade route. the triangular trade route was a triangle shaped route linking europe, africa ,and the americas.
