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Jamestown
Jamestown becomes the first permanent English settlement. -
House of Burgesses
The first assembly of representatives is held at the House of Burgesses in Virginia -
Slaves
Slaves were brought to Virginia -
The Mayflower sets sail
The mayflower leaves England and sails to the New Worlds (I don't know the exact day but it set sail in July) -
Mayflower compact
Before leaving the Mayflower everyone was required to sign the Mayflower Compact. This compact was used as a form of self government. -
Plymouth
Pilgrims established Plymouth in Massachusetts.