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Establishment of Jamestown
Jamestown was the first settlement in the colony of Virginia -
Starving Time
Many colonists could not find the food to eat during this period of time. Several died from starvation, frostbite, and some even reverted to cannabilism. -
First Slaves in the New World
Slaves brought to the new world and used on plantations -
The Mayflower Compact
The pilgrims on the mayflower created the mayflower compact an agreement between the citizens, it was the first governing document in plymouth -
Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth
Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth, and create the first English settlement there. -
Colonies gain present day New York
The English took posession of New Netherlands... they renamed it New York. -
The start of King Philip's War
This was a war between the colonists and the Indians. There were multiple battles between the two groups, it ended with the death of King Philip (Indian Chief). -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon (A farmer) did not approve of the Indians on his land. After being denied by the governor he rebelled and fought the Indians. -
Beginning of Salem Witch Trials
In 1692 two girls accused their slave of witch craft, she was tried and hanged. This began a series of trials and killings over witchcraft that lasted until 1693. There were around 25 deaths, and one was even crushed to death. -
Maryland Toleration Act
It was a religious toleration act for christians that helped ensure freedom of religion and diversity among religious practices