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Establishment of Jamestown
Three ships land in Jamestown making it the first English settlement in the U.S. Captain John Smith is named the governing council. -
King James Bible
The King James version of the Bible is published for the first time. -
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Thirty Years' War
Conflict fought in central Europe. The first period which was from 1618-1635 was a struggle within the Holy Roman Empire. This was fought between Ferdinand II and his internal opponents. This wasn't resolved until 1648 with the 1648 Peace of Westphalia. -
Slavery
Jamestown was the first settlement to import slaves. 20 slaves arrives at Jamestown and only 3% of the colonist population consisted of slaves. -
The Mayflower
English ship that transported English families known as the Pilgrims from England to the New World. -
English Civil Wars
It was a series of civil wars and political machinations between Parliamentarians. It was over the manner of England's governance and issues of religious freedom. -
Invention of the Steam Pump
On July 2, 1698 Thomas Savery made a patent for the steam engine. This invention would raise water, and brought motion to all kinds of mill work by force of fire which served water to towns.
