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Jamestown Founded
Jameston, VA was the first successful English settlement. -
Mayflower Compact
The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact. -
John Locke
John Locke contributes to the constitution for the Carolina colony. -
Colonies Unite
The Albany Congress proposes that the colonies unite. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act is passed which required all documents to be produced on British stamped paper. -
Boston Massacre
Five colonists are killed by British offficers at the Boston Massacre. -
Tea Act
Tea Act was passed which resulted in the Boston Tea Party. -
Battle at Bunker Hill
One-sixth of British officers killed here. -
War Begins
Battles of Lexington and Concord spark the Revolution. -
Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed.