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Jamestown
A rough 100 English stealers set foot on America and settled down. Disease and problems with the Native Americans caused Jamestown to almost fail, but in 1610 new settlers came with supplies. -
Arrival of Slavery
Slavery begins to appear in Jamestown. The First Africans were sold to settlers. -
Plymouth Colony
Pilgrims on the Mayflower cross the Atlantic Ocean and settle in Plymouth. A lack of shelter and food, disease, and weather killed colonists. -
Connecticut
Founded by Thomas Hooker. Fundamental Orders helped Connecticut establish a representative government or "Christian Commonwealth". -
The Pequot War
War between the Native Americans and British settlers for the control of the land and trade. Narragansett and the Mohegan tribe were allies with the English settlers who had won against the Pequot. -
Navigation Act
Parliament sets this act to prevent colonies from trading to other places and decreasing on foreign goods. The hatred for the British began to arise from the settlements. -
King Philip's War
An attempt to stop English colonists from settling in the Natives land. King Philip (chef of the Wampanoags) is killed. Ending the war between the Natives and New England. -
Bacon's Rebellion
A war after William Berkeley refused Bacon's request to remove the Native Americans out of Virginia. Bacon seized Jamestown and burned the town down. -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn. It was a safe land for Quakers. Received a Royal Charter along with land from King Charles II. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Overthrowing of King James the II who was replaced by his daughter Mary and her Husband. King James was overthrown for religious and political reasons.