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Jamestown
The Susan Constant, the Discovery, and the Godspeed land in Jamestown, Virginia and establish the first colony. -
Pocahontas
Pocahontas marries John Rolfe and brings peace among the colonists and Indians. Tobacco seeds are also brought to the colony. -
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Smallpox
An epidemic of smallpox kills 90% of the Native Americans living near Massachusetts Bay. -
Plymouth
The Mayflower Compact is made and the Puritans settle in Plymouth. -
Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving celebration takes place between the pilgrims in Plymouth and the Wampanoag tribe. -
Harvard
The first college in the United States was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
Slavery
Connecticut legalizes slavery and it becomes recognized among the colonies. -
Navigation Act
The British take control of commerce in the New World. -
King Philip's War
War between the colonists in New England and Metacom led Indians breaks out. -
Louisiana
The French claim Louisiana through Robert Cavalier's exploration. -
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Witch Hunts
150 people were arrested and 19 killed in the Salem which hunts.
