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Jamestown was founded
Jamestown, located in Virginia, is the first English settlement in North America. It is the oldest continuous English settlement in the United States. -
First known enslaved Africans sold to Jamestown settlers
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Plymouth Colony Founded
Separatists fled to the Americas in order to practice religion freely. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony is founded
Puritans left Great Britain in order to escape religious persecution. John Winthrop was the first governor and was the Puritan leader of New England. -
Pequot War Begins
There was conflict between English Puritans and the Pequot tribe over land and trade. -
Pequot War Ends
In the end, most of the Pequots were killed or captured and sold into slavery. Pequot land was seized. -
King Philip's War Begins
King Philip's War began because the execution of Metacom's men. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon wanted to fight the Natives and when Berkeley denied his request, Bacon led a revolt against him. -
Bacons Rebellion Ends
Bacon died and soon Berkeley took control again which led to the ending of Bacon's Rebellion. -
King Philip's War Ends
The war was finally over once the chief of the opposing side was killed. -
Salem Witch Trails
People were being accused of performing witchcraft. Most were women but there were a few men too. 19 of the people that were convicted, were executed by hanging. Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba were the first to be accused. Tituba helped the authorities by identifying more "witches."