17th century

17th Century

By mherrera05

  • Susan Constant, Godspeed, and the Discovery

    Susan Constant, Godspeed, and the Discovery
    These three ships brought the first permanent settlement to Virginia in 1606.

  • Pocahontas and John Smith

    Pocahontas and John Smith
    In 1607, Pocahontas saves John Smith from being executed.

  • First Permanent European Settlement in the Southwest

    First Permanent European Settlement in the Southwest
    Santa Fe becomes the first permanent settlement in the Southwest.

  • The House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses
    The House of Burgesses is founded in 1619 by the Virginia Company.

  • Plymouth

    Plymouth
    Plymouth is founded in 1620.

  • Massachusetts Bay

    Massachusetts Bay
    Massachusetts Bay is founded in 1630

  • Connecticut and Rhode Island

    Connecticut and Rhode Island
    Connecticut and Rhode Island are founded in 1636.

  • Pequot War

    Pequot War
    Pequot War begins in 1636 and ends in 1637.

  • Governor Kieft's War

    Governor Kieft's War
    Governor Kieft's War begins on 1641 and ends on 1645.

  • The Two Esopus Wars

    The Two Esopus Wars
    The Esopus Wars begin in 1659 and ends in 1663

  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution
    The Glorious Revolution makes Maryland a royal colony.

  • Paper Bills begin to be used as money

    Paper Bills begin to be used as money
    in 1690, the first paper bill is used as money in Massachusetts