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Founding of the East India Trading Company
The East India Trading Company was founded with a tax-free monopoly of the eastern trade. -
Jamestown
The first permanent settlement in the New World. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly. -
The First Thanksgiving
The pilgrims have a feast with the Native Americans. -
Province of Maryland founded
During this time, George Calvert founded and was the first Baron of the Province of Maryland. -
Massachusetts Law
This law imposed the death penalty of children under the age of 16 who curse at their parents. -
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
Allows for free practice of religion in Maryland. -
The Navigation Act of 1651
This act restricted American exports to only England. America could not trade with any other country. -
Bacon's Rebellion
An armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon. This rebellion was against Governor William Berkley. -
Salem Witch Trials
By October 1692, 140 women were indicted, 50 confessed, 26 convicted, 20 executed, and 1 crushed.