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Founding of Jamestown, VA
The English founded the first permanent European settlement in North America, Jamestown, VA. -
1st Tobacco Crop planted in Virigina
Planted by John Rolfe, the tobacco crops would save the settlement of Jamstown, VA. -
First slaves to arrive in North America
The first group of slaves arrived in Jamestown, VA, thus beginning slavery in the New World. -
Mayflower Compact
November - While still aboard the Mayflower, "Pilgrim" settlers composed the Mayflower Compact. -
Plymouth Colony Founded
December- Pilgrims settled the Plymouth Colony. -
Founding of Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans, led by John Winthrop, settle in North America. -
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Pequot War
English victory over Pequot Indians provided future security for the colonies. -
Slavery Legal
Slavery was made legal in all North American Colonies. -
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King Phillip's War
Results of the war ended Indian power in New England. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon and his followers rose up to fight against the Indians after dispute over a pig.