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Salem Witch Trials
Many colonies were beginning to accuse people (mainly women) of witchcraft. The witchcraft scares were spreading across Europe. -
Attempted colony in Maine
100 men were sent to establish colony in Maine. But it failed within a year. -
Jamestown Established
The London Company landed at Camp Henry on April 26th, 1607 and established Jamestown. -
Quebec Established
The French established Quebec. -
Santa Fe Established
The Spanish established Santa Fe. -
Mayflower Sets Sail
100 men and women all set sail on the Mayflower, and landed at Plymouth Rock in December of 1620. -
New Amsterdam Established
The Dutch have just established their first permanent settlement. -
Virginia Become a Royal Colony
The King terminates his charter and Virginia becomes a Royal Colony. -
Body of Liberties Created
Considered to be precursor to general laws of Massachusetts and State Constitution. -
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Puritan Revolution
The Puritans sought to reduce the influence of ritual and hierarchy. -
Navigation Act of 1651
Was aimed at the Dutch, and required everything to be shipped on English ships. -
Navigation Act of 1660
Limited the colonies on what they could and could not ship, and to where. They mainly only let the colonies ship to England. -
Staple Act
All European good have to pass through England. -
Plantation Duty Act
Tax selling from one colony to another. -
Monmouth's Rebellion
James Scott, the illegitimate son of Charles II, attempts to overthrow James II. -
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Glorious Revolution
Bloodless coup to to overthrow King James II. Resulted in the creation of the English Bill of Rights and the abolishment of absolutism. -
Navigation Act of 1696
Established the courts to persecute violators.
