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Establishment of Jamestown
The first English settlement in the New World is established under the name of Jamestown. -
First African Slaves Introduced to the New World
A small group of Slaves from Africa were transported by ship into Jamestown, introducing the concept of slavery to the New World. -
Establishment of House of Burgesses
The first form of government in the New World was born in the form of the House of Burgesses in Virginia. -
French and Iroquois War Peaks
A major war contributing to the history between the French and the Indians hit its climax in warfare. -
Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina
One of the first constitutional documents was written. -
King Philip's War
This war affected relations between the New England settlers and the Native Americans. -
Public Occurrences
This was the first newspaper issue in the English colonies. -
Salem Witch Trials