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Mayflower Compact
The pilgrims established their own government which they drafted on their journey to the New World on the Mayflower. -
Rhode Island
Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson were banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Williams founds Providence and Hutchinson settled in Portsmouth. Two other settlements were formed. All four settlements received a charter from England and created their own government called Rhode Island. -
New Hampshire
New Hampshire was founded by John Mason and settled by John Wheelwright. -
Society of Friends
Protestant sect founded by England. The members believed that salvation was available to all people. -
Connecticut
King Charles II officially united Connecticut as a single colony. -
The Glorious Revolution
The Protestant William III and Mary II officially replaced the Catholic James II as monarchs of England. -
Salem Witchcraft Trials
Hysteria over witchcraft accusations consumed Salem Village, Massachusetts -
The Duke of New York
The Duke of New York gained New Netherlands and New Sweden which had been founded by Peter Minuit. He renamed the whole region as New York. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. The tax was imposed on all American Colonies and required them to pay taxes on every piece of printed paper they used. -
Independence Day
A document, declaring the U. S. to be independent of the British Crown, was signed on July 4th, 1776 by the congressional representatives of the 13 colonies.
