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Pocahontas saves John Smith
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Jamestown, Virginia Becomes First Permanent Colony in America
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Galileo Galilei releases Copernican System to Public
Sees Jupiter's moons in his telescope. Also showing the Copernican System in which the planets circle the sun was correct. -
Beginning of the Thirty Years' War
Started in 1618 and ended in 1648. Between the Catholics and the Protestants in Europe. -
The Bohemian Revolt
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First Slaves are brought to America
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Pilgrims Arrive in Plymouth
Arrive in Plymouth, Massachusetts, from England, on the Mayflower. -
Charles l of England
Became King March 27th, 1625. Held the title for 24 years. His last years were fought in the English Civil War. -
Treaty of Stettin
Sweden and Pomerania signed this, creating an alliance. Also giving Sweden control of military between the two. -
Boston is Founded
Founded by Massachusetts colonists led by John Winthrop. -
English Civil War
Started in 1642 and ended in 1651. The war lead to the execution of Charles l and established a republican of commonwealth. -
Experiments on Gravity begin
Isaac Newton begins his experiments on Gravity. -
New Amsterdam/ New York Gained from Dutch
English gain New Amsterdam from Dutch. Rename it New York. -
Great Plague in London
Kills 75,000 people -
French Settlers Move into Mississippi and Louisiana.