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Henry Hudson searched for the Northwest Passage
The Dutch commissioned Henry Hudson to find a passageway that connected the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean because they were hoping to locate a trading route between Europe and Asia. -
Pocahontas married John Rolfe
The Native American, Pocahontas, married the colonist, John Rolfe, to create an alliance between the two groups of people. -
Tobacco becomes popular in England
Tobacco, Virginia's most successful crop, was sent to England, where it became extremely popular. -
The Virginia Company established the House of Burgesses
This was the first form of English government in North America, and it was created to pass laws and maintain order. -
Slavery in America
Twenty African American slaves, which were provided by the Dutch, were purchased by the Jamestown colonists. -
Peter Minuit bought Manhattan Island
Peter Minuit purchased this land from the Munsee people for twenty-four dollars. This area is now known as New York City -
Isaac Newton invents the reflecting telescope
Isaac Newton created the first functioning reflecting telescope that utilized two different kinds of mirrors -
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King Philip's War
King Philip's war confirmed the colonists' suspicions that the Natives desired to destroy the English settlements. This caused conflicts, between the colonists and natives, in which many died. -
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The Glorious Revolution
King James II of England was succeeded by his daughter, Mary II, and her husband, William III.
