The Atlantic Century

Events in this puzzle

1492 AD

Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

A voyage linked the Americas, Europe, and global empire-building.

1494 AD

Treaty of Tordesillas

Spain and Portugal divided claims to lands beyond Europe.

1776 AD

American Declaration of Independence

Thirteen colonies announced a break from Britain.

1789 AD

French Revolution Begins

A crisis in France became a revolution with global echoes.

1804 AD

Haiti Declares Independence

An enslaved people's revolt became an independent state.

Correct timeline

1. Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

   Atlantic World / Exploration & Trade
   1492 ADSource
2. Treaty of Tordesillas

   Atlantic World / Exploration & Trade
   1494 ADSource
3. American Declaration of Independence

   North America / Revolutions & Wars
   1776 ADSource
4. French Revolution Begins

   Europe / Revolutions & Wars
   1789 ADSource
5. Haiti Declares Independence

   Caribbean / Revolutions & Wars
   1804 ADSource