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The Virginia Company was created
James I gave permission for the formation of the company. -
Jamestown Settled
It was the first English settlement in America. -
Quebec was founded
Quebec gave the French a foothold in the New World. -
Santa Fe was established
It was the first European settlement in the southwest. Unlike Jamestown, it was a Spanish settlement. -
House of Burgesses and first slaves in the colonies.
The House of Burgesses was founded and the first group of slaves were brought into Jamestown. -
Act of Religious Tolerance
Maryland passed the act in 1649, giving all Christians religious freedom. -
The Navigation Act was passed
This act was created to keep colonists under British control and encouraged colonies to trade directly with England. -
Hereditary Slave Law
Virginia passed this law, stating that children inherited the "condition" of their mothers. This meant a child was born a slave if the mother was one. -
New York was established
The English gained control over New Amsterdam and renamed it to New York. -
The Dominion of New England
The dominion combined the colonies of New Jersey and New York. -
Massachusetts issues paper money
Massachusetts became the first colony to use paper money in 1690.