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Founding of Jamestown
In 1606 King James I granted a charter to the Virginia Company, to establish an English settlement in the Chesapeake region of North America. The next year 104 people landed in what be called Jamestown, Virginia. This is significant as it was the first English representative establishment in North America. History of Jamestown. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/history-jamestown/ -
Founding of Quebec
Quebec is founded, starting a series of French colonies. Because of this, the French and Indian War would eventually happen. The Founding of Quebec, 1608-1616. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.chroniclesofamerica.com/french/founding_of_quebec_1608-1616.htm -
Tobacco
John Rolfe harvested the first crop of a high-grade and therefore potentially profitable strain of tobacco. This is significant because it established a more successful community. John Rolfe. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://historicjamestowne.org/history/pocahontas/john-rolfe/ -
Headright System
Headright System offers 50 acres of land to those settlers who could pay their transportation to Virginia and a promise of 50 acres after seven years of service to those who could not pay their passage. This made many more people to come to the colonies. The Headright System. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1153.html -
House of Burgesses
Sir George Yeardley, issued an election of representatives to a House of Burgesses in Jamestown. This was another step towards a more formal government in America. It was America’s first legislative group. The House of Burgesses. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ushistory.org/us/2f.asp -
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower lands in North America Massachusetts area and Mayflower Compact is signed, forming the first form of government in America Puritans. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/puritanism -
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John Winthrop
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Boston Latin School
First public school in America established, the Boston Latin School. It was funded by the townspeople, and this is significant because it was one of the first type of town regulated tax. -
Rhode Island Colony
Roger Williams forms colony in Rhode Island after being kicked out of the puritan colony in Boston. -
Fundamental Orders
A lawyer named Roger Mudlow created the first constitution in America which was called the Fundamental Orders and it is adopted by Connecticut. (Presented the idea of community before individual and free consent). (Pertained to the main Puritan communities). The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut: Founding Document by a Founding Father. (2018, January 14). Retrieved from http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/fundamental-orders-connecticut-constitution-declaration-independence/ -
Navigation Act
The Navigation Acts made it so the colonies could trade with only England. contributed to rising anti-British sentiment (which would help build cause for revolution). -
Articles of Confederation
The New England Articles of Confederation is formed, basically an early version of the constitution between the colonies. (Would not last). -
Quakers
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Slavery
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William Penn
William Penn founds Pennsylvania for freedom from persecution from being a Quaker. This is a step towards religious freedom in America. Colonial America Timeline (1492-1763) – Period of Early Colonization. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/colonial-america/ -
Dominion of England
Dominion of England merged all of the English colonies into one. The colonists rejected the dominion as it gave England tighter control over the colonies. This can be seen as a beginning to the formation of the 13 colonies. What Was the Dominion of New England? – History of ... (n.d.). Retrieved from http://historyofmassachusetts.org/what-was-the-dominion-of-new-england/ -
Post Office Act
Post Office Act passes establishing postal system in colonies Colonial America Timeline (1492-1763) – Period of Early Colonization. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://totallyhistory.com/us-history/colonial-america/ -
James Oglethorp
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French and Indian War
French and Indian War forced the French out of North America but to cover the cost of the war, England taxed the colonists, causing more anti-English sentiment. French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War, 1754–63. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war
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Proclomation of 1763
All lands West of the Appalachians was made off limits to the colonies as well as buying land or dealing with natives. Everything had to be official, and this was to take more control of natives as well as keep peace between natives and the white colonists. Proclomation o. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
