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1600-1700

By Krisshelton
  • Jamestown was founded.

    Jamestown was founded.

    It was the first town to be discovered in America. They were close to water, so it would be good to live there.
  • First tobacco crop was planted

    First tobacco crop was planted

    It helped save Virginia. It became the first major crop of the English Atlantic Trade.
  • The pilgrims arrive to Plymouth.

    The pilgrims arrive to Plymouth.

    Not many people survived the trip there. They were greeted by Native Americans.
  • The first Thanksgiving took place.

    The first Thanksgiving took place.

    Native Americans and Settlers gathered for a feast. They celebrated their first harvest of crops.
  • Slavery is officially legalized

    Slavery is officially legalized

    Massachusetts was the first state to legalize it. The King of England, Charles ll, forces slaves to convert to Christianity.
  • The Navigation Act was published

    The Navigation Act was published

    It restricted colonial trade to England. Most colonies resorted to smuggling as a result of this
  • Bacon’s rebellion starts.

    Bacon’s rebellion starts.

    Jamestown is burned to the ground. What remains of it is now a historical site.
  • The Salem Witch Trials Started.

    The Salem Witch Trials Started.

    Women were accused of being witches. They were trialed and burnt at the stake.