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James I becomes King
King James I becomes the king of England. He will not stand for criticism of the Church of England. -
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Mayflower to Plymouth
The journey of the Mayflower to Plymouth being absorbed into the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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British separatists leave
British separatists consider leaving the Netherlands because of disagreements with the Church of England and King James I. -
Decision for a new colony
The Virginia Company comes to an agreement with the British Separatists. The Virginia Company pays for the British Separatists to form a new colony in America. -
The Mayflower arrives
The Mayflower arrives at Cape Cod after a rough journey. Their trip lasted 65 days and they almost gave up several times. The original destination was Virginia but the storm blew them north to Cape Cod. -
The Mayflower departs
The Mayflower leaves England en route for America. It was carrying 102 passengers, there was a mix of Separatists, orphans, and servants. The ship is captained by Christopher Jones, an experienced sailor. -
The Mayflower Compact
The ship passengers create the Mayflower Compact. The document stated that all passengers will stay together and obey they colony laws. It was required that all male passengers signed the document before leaving the ship. -
Mayflower drops anchor
After searching for the best place to drop anchor and settle, they decide on Plymouth Harbor. Unfortunately, many of the settlers are sick and half die in the first few weeks. -
Governor John Carver
John Carver is named Governor of Plymouth Colony. He was the first to sign the Mayflower Compact. -
Of Plymouth Plantation
William Bradford wrote "Of Plymouth Plantation". This is the most accurate account of early life in Plymouth available. -
Plymouth government grows
The colonists had spread out and created more towns. Because of this, the government is not working. They decided to shift to a general court system. -
Plymouth joins New England
The colony of Plymouth joins the Dominion of New England -
Dominion of New England disbands
After only 3 years, the Dominion of New England disbands. Colonists were unhappy about losing their right to independent governance. -
Plymouth joins Massachusetts Bay Colony
Plymouth is unable to get its own royal charter and is no longer able to continue as an independent colony. They are absorbed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
