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Jamestown
Jamestown was founded in 1607 -
Quebec
France established Quebec -
First African Slaves and women arrived
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Puritan Revolution
Puritans defeated the king and beheaded him -
The first book is printed in North America
The first book is printed in North America, the Bay Psalm Book. -
Witchcraft is made a capital crime in English law
Witchcraft is made a capital crime in English law. The Massachusetts colony becomes the first colony to legalize slavery. -
Slavery is legalized in Connecticut
Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies. -
The Navigation act
The Navigation act is passed by British Parliament to control colonial commerce in the New World. -
The Indian War
The Indian War between the Narragansett Indians and the colonists in New England ends. -
The colony of Pennsylvania is established
The colony of Pennsylvania is established when William Penn signs a treaty with the Delaware Indians and pays for Pennsylvania lands. -
Glorious Revolution
Bloodless coup to overthrow King James II. Abolished absolutism and established constitutional monarchy
