US History A Timeline By lizzypho5up Oct 12, 1492 The Discovery of America by Columbus May 14, 1607 The Settlement of Jamestown Period: 1754 to 1763 The French and Indian War Nov 28, 1773 The Boston Tea Party Apr 19, 1775 The Battle of Lexington and Concord Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Period: Sep 28, 1781 to Oct 19, 1781 The Battle of Yorktown