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1600's
1600-16991 -
Jamestown Founded
Jamestown was American's first permanent settlement. -
More People
The first slaves in American. First family's in Jamestown. -
The pilgrims
Pilgrims land at plymouth rock. American fist colony to be based on religious. -
Came to Massachusetts
First large wave of immigrant came to American, Bringing a unique perspective on life. -
Anne Hutchinson
Anne Hutchinson banished from Massachusetts from her religion views. She then founded Rhode Island -
King William's War
This was the beginning of the hostilities between the native american, the colonists the British and the french, franc lost it's land in north american east Mississippi. -
Witch
Salem witch trials. Shows that american is susceptible to mass hysteria -
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1700's
1700-1799 -
The French and Indian War
War between French and British with Native tribes on both sides. Fought over land and trade that would result in France losing land and English in serious debt. -
taxes
The Stamp Act Americans were taxed for stamps without being able to vote -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre Tension between the colonies and British became violent -
Tea Praty
The Boston Tea Party Americans were so upset by the Tea Act of 1773 that they destroyed a ship-load of tea -
Battle of Lexington
1775 – April 19th “The Shot Heard Round the World” Battle of Lexington and Concord. The Revolutionary War begins -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence signed The 13 Colonies officially said “We’re not British anymore! -
The US Constitution signed
The US Constitution signed The United States create their own form of government -
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1800's
1800-1899 -
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1900's
1900-1999 -
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2000
2000-2099