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Jamestown Was Founded
This was the first English settlement that was established in Virginia, United States. -
House of Burgesses
The first ever representative assembly in American history. They met in Virginia, United States. -
Plymouth Colony
Established in Massachusetts by pilgrims from England. This venture was led by Captain John Smith. -
First Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving was held for three days between the pilgrims and the people from the Wampanoag tribe. These members helped them settle the colony's land. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
The first vessels from Winthrop's ship fleet, with people from England coming for the Puritan colony to establish in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
Charles I Executed
All because of political issues, King Charles I was killed. Therefore, this caused Americans to show their position against the British affairs. This then caused Parliament to have issues with monarch-supporting colonies. Resulting in the first discussion of English authority in America. -
First Book Ever Printed
The first ever book, the Bay Psalm Book, was printed in North America. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution leads to the establishment of the Bill of Rights later on. This involved the overthrow of the Catholic, King James II.