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Founding of Jamestown
Jamestown was founded in 1607 by Btirrish colonists, and was the first colony in North America -
Creation of the House of Bergesses
The House of Bergesses was a reform made to the colony of Jamestown by the Verginia Company of London. Its intended purpose was to make public authorities more responsive -
Founding of Plymourh
Plymouth was founded in 1620 by 100 English Puritans -
The Peqout War
The War between the Puritans, and the Peqout Tribe -
The Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
This document was the first "constitution" to be drafted for people in the new world. -
The Toleration Act of 1649
This act was intended to allow religous freedom back to Maryland. However, it failed to do this. -
The Navigation Acts
These acts vastly limited the trading rights of colonists in the new world -
King Philip's War Begins
The final major effort Native Americans made to drive off the colonials begins -
Bacon's Rebellion
Several people who all wanted to be in charge of Jamestown fought for rule. -
King Philip's War Ends
The war ended with the indians defeated -
The Domination of New England
The English, feeling threatened by New Englands growing independance, tighted control over the colonies. -
The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem witch trials accused over 200 people of using witchcraft, and executed over 20. -
The Great Awakening
Was a spiritual renewal in the colonies -
The Trial of John Peter Zenger
Peter Zenger attempted to print a journal which publically critisized English control. The jury determined he was not guilty -
Stono Rebellion
20 African Slaves met in secreat near the Stono River, and then broke into a store, killed the shop keepers, and stole guns and powder. The amount of slaves increased in size as they traveled south.