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English founded Jamestown, Virginia
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first slaves
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Established a form of local government in which the colonists agree to abide by majority rule and to cooperate for the general good of the colony. The Compact sets the precedent for other colonies as they set up governments.
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First colonial printing press is set up in cambridge
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English monarchy is restored under king charles
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Required that most imports to the colonies must be transported via England on English ships.
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Ended hostilities between the English and Dutch and returns Dutch colonies in America to the English
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