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Jamestown
In 1607, the first ever English settlement is colonized: Jamestown, VA -
Sante Fe
In 1609, the first Southwest town was founded by the Spanish and was named Sante Fe -
Slaves to Jamestown
In 1619, 20 slaves are shipped to Jamestown from Africa -
Plymouth and the Mayflower
In 1620, English pilgrims arrive at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts on the Mayflower -
Rhode Island Colony
In 1636, Roger Williams founds the freedom of worship colony of Rhode Island -
Slavery Legalized
In 1660, the colony of Virgina legalizes slavery -
Bacon's Rebellion
From 1676-1677, Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion against the Virginian governor William Berkeley. The rebellion led to the massacring of innocent Native Americans, and caused the Natives to fight back and led to lots of lives lost -
Pennsylvania Founded
In 1681, Willaim Penn founds the colony Pennsylvania based on religious toleration and freedom under law
