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James Town
On May 14, 1607, James Town was founded in Virginia. The town was named after King James The First. This was the first English settlement in the new world. -
First Slaves Come to America
In 1619 the first slaves arrive in America. They were brought to James's town. This was the first time slaves were brought to North America. -
House of Burgesses
The House Of Burgesses was founded on July 30, 1619. This was the first representative assembly in America. -
Plymouth Colony
In 1620 the Plymouth Colony was founded. Pilgrims came over from England on the mayflower to start a new life in America. -
May Flower Compact
The May Flower Compact was written in order to maintain order in this new colony. All adult main passengers signed the contract. It was composed by William Brewster -
New York Founded
The colony of New York was founded in 1664 when it was taken by the Britten from the Dutch. -
Salem founded
Salem was founded in Massachusetts in 1626 by Roger Conant and his people. They came from a fishing settlement. -
puritans come to America
Puritans come to America in 1630, they left England to be separated from the church of England and practice religion and reform it. -
Maryland colony
English settlers come from England to found the new colony of Maryland in the year 1634 -
Salem witch trials
The Salem witch trials took place in February 1692 when two woman accused people of being witches and they were executed they never got punished for the false accusations.