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Jamestown was founded
First English settlement in North America, named Jamestown, Virginia. -
House of Burgesses established
First democratically-elected legislative, founded in 1619. -
Mayflower arrived in New England
Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth -
Boston founded
Founded by English Puritans, and is considered to be the birthplace of the American Revolution. -
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Stated the powers and limits of government. -
Navigation Act of 1651
Aimed at Dutch, goods could be imported only by English ships. -
Navigation Act of 1660
Certain enumerate articles produced in Empire. -
King Phillip's War
War between Native Americans and English settlers and their Indian allies. Caused due to land disagreements, cultural conflicts, and tension between each other. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Led by Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley, happened because Bacon wanted to get rid of Native Americans but Berkeley denied his request. -
Salem Witch Trails
A series of witchcraft scares swept across Europe but were winded down.
