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The Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown was discovered by English men who were looking for somewhere to settle. Jamestown got its name from England's king at the time, King James I. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly for America. They met for the first time in Virginia and brought the first African Slaves to Jamestown. -
The Mayflower
The Pilgrims arrived at Cape Cod and a few weeks later, sailed to Plymouth to develop their own town. During the voyage, only 50 of the 102 travelers had survived. -
Indian Massacre of 1622
The Indian Massacre of 1622 was led by Opechancanough, chief of the Powhatan confederacy. This was a series of attacks on settlements near Jamestown that wiped out almost a third of the English population. -
The Navigation Acts
In 1651, parliament passed the first of many of the Navigation Acts. This act regulated trade in the United States between other parts of the world including England. -
Slavery was legalized
In 1664, Slavery was legalized in New York and New Jersey. -
New York
The English took control of New Amsterdam from the dutch and gave it the name "New York". -
The Bacon Rebellion
The Bacon Rebellion was caused by the Navigation acts, overpriced tobacco, and unfair taxation. The people believed that they could not get any protection from their government. In this rebellion, Bacon and his men set Jamestown on fire. -
The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch trials were a series of events which included hearings and prosecutions for the people who had been accused of practicing witchcraft. If one had been accused, it was nearly impossible to prove otherwise. If proven guilty, the defendant would possibly be executed. The Witch Trials started when three girls got accused of performing witch craft. -
King Philips War
This war is viewed as the final attempt to move the colonists out of America. It is one of the deadliest wars for America. It was caused by the Indians forcing conversions to Christianity.