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English colony at Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown was the first successful English colony in the Americas. -
First African Slaves are brought to North America
Around 20 captive Africans were sold int slavery at Jamestown. -
Pilgrims Land at Plymouth
The Mayflower transported the 102 Pilgrims to America, that founded Plymouth Colony. -
Salem Witch Trials
A series of trials in Massachusetts colony after young girls were said to be possesed bythe devil and accused of witchcraft. -
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The French and Indian War
The American side to the Seven Years War between France, Britain, and their colonies. -
Boston Massacre
A street fight that occurred between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, at a squad of British soldiers. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest by the Sons of Liberty that destroyed all tea in Boston Harbor. -
The Declaration of Independence
The 13 British colonies formally declare themselves as a nation seperate from Britain. -
The American Revolutionary War Ends
The Treaty of Paris formalluy ends the war between Britain and its formaer American Colonies. -
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Shays' Rebellion
Protests made by American Farmers against state and local governents on tax enforcement and debt judgements. -
The Constitution is Ratified
This fomally institutes a new government in the United States and made the constitution the supreme law. -
Whiskey Rebellion
An uprising by Pennsylavians against Alexander Hamiltons exicse tax.