Early American Literature

By BenMurphy

  • First English Settlement

    The first permanent english settlement is founded in Jamestown, VA

  • Galileo is condemned

    Inquisition condemns Galileo for supporting Copernicus's theory.

  • Shakespeare dies

    Shakespeare dies

  • First African Slaves

    The first enslaved africans arrive in jamestown

  • Mayflower

    The mayflower pilgrims establish the Massachusetts bay colony at plymouth.

  • John Smith

    John Smith publishes The General History of Virginia

  • William Bradford

    William Bradford describes his journey to plymouth

  • Taj Mahal

    Shah Jahan starts building Taj Mahal

  • First school

    North America's first school is created in Boston

  • First book

    Bay Psalm Book is the first book printed in America

  • Cape Town

    Dutch found cape town in south africa

  • Pennsylvania

    William Penn founds colony of pennsylvania

  • Opposition to slavery

    Quakers voice opposition to slavery

  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials show atmosphere of mass hysteria.

  • Japanese Poet Dies

    Matsuo Basho, poet who revitalized the haiku, dies