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House of Burgesses' first meeting
When self government began again in early colonies in America, elected representatives from each colony came together to form the house of Burgesses. They held their first meeting in Jamestown. pg.370 -
the Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded
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The Puritans founded the Massachusetts bay colony in modern day Massachusetts -
Maryland was founded
Modern day Maryland was founded by the English Catholics as a place to have religious freedom.pg.369 -
Pennsylvania was established.
The Quakers were persecuted, so they found new land on America and founded Pennsylvania. pg.369 -
Britain was formed
England and Scotland game together to form Britian. pg.371 -
Stamp Act was passed
The Stamp Act was an act that was enforced by Parliament that taxed newspapers and other printed material. They had to have a stamp showing that they paid the tax. pg.371 -
The Tea Act was passed.
The Tea Act was an act passed by parliament which allowed British East India company to ship tea to America without tax. pg.372 -
the first Continental Congress meeting was held
Delegates from 12 colonies came to Philadelphia to hold the first meeting of this congress. pg.373 -
The second Continental Congress creates and army.
The second Continental Congress creates and army with George Washington as the . pg.373 -
Thomas Pain wrote a pamphlet.
Thomas Pain wrote Common Sense in January
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Congress issued the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson of Virginia wrote the Declaration of Independence, which states that the colonies are separate from Britain and are a new nation, and Congress finally issued it. pg.374 -
George Washington was elected President.
George Washington was elected President in Philadelphia. pg.375
