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Europeans Make Land Fall In The New World
Christopher Newport and his three ships reach the New World after five long months of sea travel. -
Anglo - Powhatan Wars
A series of three wars begins between Powhatan and English colonist. George Percy was sent to burn down the powhatans village which ended with the men returning with one of the leaders wives and kids who were thrown over board and the queen was later killed. -
Small Pox Epidemic
Native Americans near Jamestown are tipped out by Small Pox brought to the New World by europeans. Over 90% of the Indian population is wiped out from the disease. -
First College
Harvard College is opened in the year of 1636. This is the first college in the new world and is one of the most prestigeous. Specialized in liberal arts. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Connecticut adopts an order that establishes law and setting up the government powers. One of the very first written constitution in the New World. -
Anglo - Powhatan Wars End
The series of wars are finally ended after the agreement on the Treaty of 1646. This treaty designated land for both fronts of the war not allowing one to cross the border unless granted special permission. This treaty led to 30 years of peace between the two groups. -
King. Phillips War
Sometimes considered the First Indian War. War between Native American and the European colonist plus their allies. The war broke out after friendships between leaders failed due to the ignorance of new immigrants from the Old World. -
Pennsylvania Province Founded
Province of Pennsylvania is founded by William Penn'
