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Jamestown is founded
After a long and treacherous trip, 104 men and boys landed on the Virginia coast to begin the first English settlement -
First Slaves Brought to America
During the year of 1619, the first slaves were brought to America -
Virginia House of Burgesses is Founded
The colonists of Jamestown came together and made the first representative government on this day. -
Plymouth Colony Established and Mayflower Compact Written
On this day, in infamous Plymouth colony was established so that its members could escape religious persecution. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Established
On this day, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was first founded. -
Rhode Island's Constitution Established
This was one of the first documents that separated church and state government. -
New Netherlands Taken by England
The British peacefully seize the Netherland's colonies. -
Salem Witch Trials
Lots of bogus trials convicted many innocent people of witchcraft during this time, which ended in May of 1693
