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First settlement of the Virginia colony.
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The first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American Colonies.
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The first agreement for self-government to be created and enforced in America.
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The site where William Bradford and other pilgrims first set foot on land.
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An early colonial constitution that established a rule of law.
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This was an armed rebellion against the rule of governer, William Berkeley. The colony did this in order to leave him out of their fur trade with the Indians.
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William of Orange took the English throne from James II. The event brought a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution.
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This creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech.
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A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts.
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A confederation of Native American indians composed of 5 tribes.
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Accused of libel by William Cosby, and was then arrested by the sheriffs.