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Lesson 70 of 84 · Colonial History
The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Trade
Ancient Egypt flourished along the Nile for over 3,000 years. Egyptians built the pyramids, developed hieroglyphic writing, and made advances in medicine, math, and architecture.
Key Facts
1
Timelines show events in order.
2
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
3
Oral histories preserve community stories.
Timeline
1492
Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is a secondary source?