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Jamestown
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in America, was founded. -
Santa Fe
The first permanent European settlement in the Southwest was established. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was established -
Plymouth
Plymouth colony was established in Massachusetts by Pilgrims. -
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The Great Puritan Migration
The Puritans began migrating to New England due to all the persecution they were facing in England. Lead by John Winthrop. -
First Constitution
This was the first written constitution in the colonies. The document stated people had the right to elect governors, judges, and legislators. -
Navigation Acts
The passage of The Acts of Trade and Navigation were a series of English laws that promoted, developed, and regulated ships, shipping, trade, and commerce between other countries. -
Carolinas Founded
King Charles II gave eight men the opportunity to settle south of Virginia where the Carolinas would come to be founded. -
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King Philip's War
Armed conflict between Native Americans and immigrants whom were taking the Native's lands. -
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Salem Witch Trials
Series of hearings and prosecutions in Massachusetts for people being accused of witchcraft. 30 people were found guilty and 19 of them were hung.
