200 AD Aquisition of the bow and arrow. Revolutionizes the Native way of life. Can now transport more, travel farther, simplifies buffalo hunt, introduction of material wealth. Japan expels foreigners, Taj Mahal build in India, era of the Enlightenment in Europe. First peoples begin to trade with neighbouring tribes, begin to acquire European items such as firearms, kettles, various iron products.
European nations compete for colonies.
Slave trade between Africa and the West. Establishes the West, including Rupert's Land, as an Indian preserve. Treaty of Paris cedes Canada, Mississippi and India to Britain. National Convention declares France a Republic.