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13 Colonies
Through 1607-1732 these colonies came together to form the United States. -
Landing at Jamestown
The Susan Constant, the Discovery, and the Godspeed land in Jamestown and establish the first English settlement in North America -
First Anglo-Powhatan War
War lasted from 1610 to 1614 between the Powhatans and the colonists.Thomas West sent George Percy with 70 men to attack the Paspahegh capital on August 9, 1610, burning the houses and cutting down their cornfields. They killed between 65 and 75. -
First Tobacco Crop Planted
Tobacco saved the Jamestown colony and opened the door to future British settlement. The struggling colony had been unable to find a means of wealth by which to support themselves. Tobacco was planted by John Rolfe in the colony, and soon became a large-scale export to European countries. The wealth of tobacco also brought more colonists to the area and replenished the population. -
Slaves brought to Jamestown
The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly in America, meets for the first time in Virginia. The first African slaves are brought to Jamestown. -
Mayflower Compact
The Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts is established by Pilgrims from England.
Before disembarking from their ship, the Mayflower, 41 male passengers sign the Mayflower Compact, an agreement that forms the basis of the colony's government. -
pilgrims land on Plymouth rock
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Left England for the Chesapeake
Both Protestant and Catholic settlers -
Pequot War
American Indian War 1636 - 1637 -
New Haven Colony
was officially organized, with Eaton named governor -
Bacon's Rebellion
was an armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. -
Society of Friends in Germantown
signed a petition protesting the institution of slavery among fellow Quakers. -
Salem Witch Trials
The accusing of women being witches and then getting rid of such "witches"
