APUSH Unit 1 Timeline (1491–1607)
A clear, one-page overview of Indigenous societies, European exploration, and the beginnings of English settlement — organized around causes, consequences, and historical significance.
What This Timeline Covers
• Diversity and complexity of Native American societies prior to European contact
• European motivations for exploration and colonization
• Effects of the Columbian Exchange on populations and economies
• Early patterns of Spanish colonization and labor systems
• Foundations of permanent English settlement in North America
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Inside the Unit 1 Timeline
This one-page timeline highlights key events, explains why they mattered, and connects developments across time periods — helping you recognize patterns instead of memorizing dates.
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