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Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America -
Henry Hudson
In 1609 Henry Hudson explored the northeast coast and named what is now known as the Hudson river in modern day new york -
New Netherland
The Dutch settled and formed the colony of New Netherland. -
The House Of Burgesses
The house of burgesses was the first elected assembly in the colonies, the first form of the new government system. -
Plymouth Colony Settlement
In 1620 the pilgrims set foot on and began to settle in the area that is now known as the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. -
Boston
In 1630 the pilgrims founded the city of Boston Massachusetts -
Thomas Hooker
Thomas Hooker moves to Connecticut and establishes a colony. -
Quakers
The Quakers settle and establish a colony in northern new England. -
King Phillips War
King Philips war begins between the colonists in new England and what was mostly the Wampanoag people. -
Salem Witch Trials
In Salem, Massachusetts the Salem witch trials begin due to an uprising and a lot of accusations concerning witchcraft and deals with the devil.