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Lesson 76 of 84 · French Revolution
France Joins the War
The Age of Exploration saw European sailors cross the Atlantic and Pacific. They sought trade routes, lands, and riches, forever changing the world map and connecting continents.
Key Facts
1
Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2
Historians use evidence to support claims.
3
Timelines show events in order.
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 2What is a primary source?