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Jamestown Established
Jamestown, Virginia is established as the first British colony on mainland America. -
Slaves Come To America
The first slaves arrive in America aboard a Dutch ship. -
Mayflower Compact Signed
The Mayflower Compact, the first governing document of the Plymouth colony, is signed aboard the Mayflower. -
Maryland Toleration Act Passed
The Maryland Toleration Act is passed by the Maryland assembly, mandating religious tolerance for Trinitarian Christians. -
King Phillip's War Begins
King Phillip's War begins, leading to the destruction of several English colonial towns by Native American tribes. It ended after the Native Chief; Metacom, was killed. -
Bacon's Rebellion Begins
Bacon's Rebellion begins, fueled supposedly by the stealing of a pig from Nathaniel Bacon by Native American tribesman. Tensions flared and conflict arose between the Natives, Bacon's faction of colonists, and the Governor's faction. -
Pennsylvania Founded
The province of Pennsylvania is founded by William Penn. -
King William's War Begins
KIng William's War begins as the North American theater of the Nine Years' War. -
Salem Witch Trials Begin
The Salem Witch Trials begin in Salem, Massachusetts, leading to the execution of 20 people and the unofficial deaths of others. -
Treaty of Ryswick Signed
The Treaty of Ryswick is completed and signed, ending King William's War