-
Period: to
Events In The 1600's
-
Period: to
Events In The 1600's
-
Jamestown is Founded
Jamestown was the first settlement for colonists in the new world -
First Slaves Came Across
A Dutch ship brought slaves across and started the horrific history of this country. -
House of Burgesses
The first assembly in the New World -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a designated framework and the first to appear in the Americas -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was the earliest form of government in the new Americas. -
New Amsterdam ins Founded
New Amsterdam relies in the present day area of New York -
Massachusetts Bay is Founded
One of the oldest settlements that resides in current-day Massachusetts. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The First written Constitution of the Colonies -
English Seize New Amsterdam
The English seized this territory from the Dutch which is renamed New York -
Bacon's Rebellion
Small Farmers revolted against the government and attacked a peaceful tribe that gained the attention of the state banishing them. -
Salem Witch Trials
2 girls accused around 150 individuals of witchcraft causing their death. They finally became aware of their mischievous activities and were not punished.