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Jamestown is founded.
The first permeant settlement of the new world. The trade of tobacco will save this settlement later on. -
House of Burgesses
Elected representatives in Virginia and was the first show of democratic government in the new world. -
1619
The first 20 slaves were brought to the New world. -
Plymouth was Founded
Plymouth was founded under the pilgrims of the Mayflower. It was the second permeant settlement in the new world. -
Maryland
province of Maryland was founded. -
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King Phillip's War
Pilgrims and Wampanog fought over land. draught leads the Natives to lose. Their leader, King Phillip, has his head put on a pole. -
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Bacon's Rebellion
A rebellion involving indentured servants that would eventually lead to the ban of indentured servants causing a demand for free labor; slaves. -
Pueblo Rebelion
Natives living in current New Mexico revolted against Spanish conquistadors. -
Leisler's Rebelion
Showed colonial hate towards King James II. -
Salem Witch Trials
A group of young girls accused other women of being witches causing the death of man who were accused.