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Establishment of Jamestown
Jamestown was established in an uninhabited, unhospitable peninsula on the shores of modern day Virginia. It was a massive colonial disaster. -
Henry Hudson's Expedition
Henry Hudson explored the North American continent and discovered what is now known as the Hudson River. -
Santa Fe was Established
The Spanish established Santa Fe in modern day New Mexico. -
Discovery of Tobacco as a Trade Crop
Tobacco was discovered and utilized as Virginia's cash crop. -
The House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly in America, the House of Burgesses, was formed. -
Slavery started in America
A Dutch ship brought over the first slaves in America. -
Plymouth Colony was Founded
Plymouth Colony was founded by a group of separatists from England seeking to establish a colony that allowed them to practice their religion freely. -
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The Pequot War
This conflict between the Massachusetts area colonists and the Pequot Tribe largely eliminated the Pequots and other Native American tribes, enabling further colonization. -
England Became a Republic
England became a protectorate nation under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell. -
Execution of King Charles I
King Charles I was executed during the English revolt. -
Advancement of Slave Laws
A Virginia law was passed that stated children born to slave women would inherit the condition of their mother, essentially perpetuating traditional slavery. -
Acquisition of New Amsterdam
The English took New Amsterdam from the Dutch colonists and renamed it New York. -
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Metacom's War
Also know as King Philip's War, this revolt was led by Native American leader, Metacom. Inspired by a vision, this was among the Natives' last attempt to drive out the colonists. -
Decree of Sanctuary
The Spanish king declared that American slaves could obtain freedom by becoming Spanish citizens and converting to Catholicism.