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John Smith
John Smith publishes "The General History of Virginia" -
Jamestown
The first permanent colony was established at Jamestown. -
Plymouth Plantation
William Bradford describes his journey across the settlement in Of Plymouth Plantation -
Bay psalm book
Bay Psalm Book is the first book to be printed in America. -
Pennslyvania
William Penn founds the colony of Pennsylvania. -
Slavery
Quakers voice opposition to slavery. -
The Boston Newsletter
The Boston Newsletter, The first american newsletter, is established. -
Population
The colonial population reaches about half million; Bostons populationis about 12,000. -
The Dogood papers
Benjamin Franklin uses humor to criticize the puritan establishment in his first published work, The Dogood Papers. -
The Great Awakening
The religous revival known as the Great Awakening (1739-1742) begins. -
Abigal Adams
Abigal Adams writes first entry in what is published as Familar Letters of John Adams and His Wife, Abigal. -
Declaration of Independance
Second Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independance -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine's widely read pamphlet Common Sense passionately argues the case for independance. -
Phillis Wheatley
George Washington invites Phillis Wheatley to visit after receiving from her a poem and letter. -
U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is approved.
