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Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown, Virginia was founded on this date -
Founding of Plymouth Colony
In this year, Plymouth colony in Massachusets was founded by English Pilgrims arriving on the Mayflower. -
Salem, Massachusetts is founded
Salem Massachusetts is founded in this year by colonial settlers. -
Boston founded
Boston, Massachusetts is founded on this date. -
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Pequot War
The Pequot war is waged by Massachusetts Bay colonists against local Indian tribes, primarily the Pequot. The war ended in a colonist victory. -
New England Confederation created
The New England Confederation, a military alliance between the colonies of Plymouth, Connecticut, New Haven and Massachusetts Bay is created in this year. -
Maryland Toleration Act passed
The Maryland Toleration act, requiring religious toleration, is passed by the Assembly of Maryland Colony. -
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Peach Tree War
A conflict involving the Susquehannock tribes, who attacked New Netherland settlements in 1655, prompting a multi-year military conflict. -
Province of Carolina chartered
In this year, King Charles II of Scotland granted a charter for the new colony of Carolina -
New Netherland ceded to England
New Netherland is ceded to England by the Dutch under the treaty of Breda -
Charleston founded
In this year, Charleston is founded in present-day South Carolina -
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King Philip's War
King Philip's War is waged between New England native tribes and New England colonists, ending in a colonist victory. -
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion takes place, organized by Virginia settlers against Governor William Berkeley and his forces. -
William Penn receives charter to establish Pennsylvania
In this year, William Penn receives a charter from Charles II to establish the Pennsylvania colony -
The Glorious Revolution occurs
In November, 1688, the Glorious Revolution began, primarily organized by Protestants wary of Catholic oppression. The revolution concludes with the removal of James II from the English throne and the beginning of the reign of Mary II and her husband, William. -
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials occur in Salem, Massachusetts, in which citizens, many innocent, were put on trial for practicing witchcraft. The accusations of witchcraft were accelerated by local superstition.
