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Jamestown was formed.
Jamestown was the first english settlement of New America. Although short-lived, Jamestown was extremely revolutionary, and important for the colonization of America. -
Tobacco crops were started
The first Tobacco plants were planted, which would lead to a huge cash crop industry. -
House of burgesses
The first representative assembly. This was the first time we begin to see government and order develop. -
Slaves arrive in Jamestown
The first slaves arrive in Jamestown, from Africa. -
Plymoth was created
The Colony of Plymoth in Massachusetts was established by the English. -
Maryland established
Maryland was established by Charles I -
Carolina's founded
Both North and South Carolina were founded -
English Conquer "New York"
First called New Amsterdam by the dutch, New york was seized by the English. This land would quickly grow into a large power in early America