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Jamestown settlement
Settlers establish the first colonial settlement in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 -
First Slaves
The first African slaves are brought to Jamestown -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses, America's first representative assembly, meets for the first time. -
Plymouth Colony
The Plymouth colony is Massachusetts was established by pilgrims. -
Mayflower Compact
41 men aboard the Mayflower ship sign the Mayflower Compact. -
English seizure of New Amsterdam
The English take over New Amsterdam and rename it New York