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Telescope Invented 1608
The first ever telescope was invented by a Dutch eyeglass maker, Hans Lippershey. -
The founding of Jamestown 1609
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
The Starving Times of 1609-1610
The first season when the colonists founded Jamestown a harsh winter came by and killed most. During this time the people of Jamestown were at their lowest and boiled leather to eat and also ate people from the cemetery to stay alive. -
House of Burgesses 1619
The House of Burgesses was the legislative body of the Colony of Virginia. -
First African Slaves bought in 1619
A dutch slave ship sold 20 slaves to colonists in Jamestown. This was the birth of slavery in America -
Mayflower Compact Created
A set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower -
Pilgrims landed and created Plymouth Rock
The Pilgrims landed in New England and created a settlement called Plymouth Rock -
King Phillips War 1675-1678
King Phillips War better known as the First Indian War -
Bacon's Rebellion 1676-1677
Bacon's rebellion was the first armed uprising of colonists against the English government. Was also a major turn point for slavery. -
Salem Witch Trials 1692-1693
The Salem Witch Trials were when women in Massachusetts were prosecuted for doing so-called Witch craft. This was proven false later.