Colonial Life

By Connorc
  • Slavery Continues

    Slavery Continues

    Africans arrive in Colonial Virginia to be used there as slaves.
  • Plymouth Colony

    Plymouth Colony

    Plymouth colony was founded in 1620.
  • Navigation Acts

    Navigation Acts

    These acts were designed to tighten the government's control over trade between the English.
  • King Charles II Death

    King Charles II Death

    In 1685 King Charles II died of Apoplexy. Bleeding internal. His brother James becomes king.
  • England goes to war with Spain

    England goes to war with Spain

    War of the Spanish Succession began in 1701 and ended with treaties being made in 1713 and 1714.
  • Molasses Act of 1733

    Molasses Act of 1733

    Act of the parliament of Great Britain. Which put in a tax of 6 pence per gallon on imports of molasses.
  • Stono Rebellion

    Stono Rebellion

    In 1739 about 100 African slaves fought back and killed several people before they were apprehended.
  • French and Indian war begins

    French and Indian war begins

    The war between Great Britain and France. Known as the 7 years war. Lasted till 1763.
  • British Capture French Canadian stronghold of Quebec

    British Capture French Canadian stronghold of Quebec

    British defeated french troops and took over the stronghold of Quebec.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    The treaty of Paris ended the seven years of war in Europe.