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The English founded the first permanent European settlement in North America, Jamestown, VA.
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Planted by John Rolfe, the tobacco crops would save the settlement of Jamstown, VA.
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The first group of slaves arrived in Jamestown, VA, thus beginning slavery in the New World.
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November - While still aboard the Mayflower, "Pilgrim" settlers composed the Mayflower Compact.
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December- Pilgrims settled the Plymouth Colony.
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Puritans, led by John Winthrop, settle in North America.
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English victory over Pequot Indians provided future security for the colonies.
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Slavery was made legal in all North American Colonies.
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Results of the war ended Indian power in New England.
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Nathaniel Bacon and his followers rose up to fight against the Indians after dispute over a pig.