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Jamestown was founded
The first colony to be permanent in the "New World". -
The House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly was made in America. -
First African Slaves
A Dutch ship brought 20 African slaves to jamestown -
Mayflower arrives in America
Pilgrims arrive in Plymouth, Massachusetts on the Mayflower. -
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
The act allowed the toleration of religion in Maryland. -
First Navigation Act passed
A series of laws designed to restrict England's carrying trade to England. -
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King Philip's War
A native named King Philip went to war with the colonists but the colonists fought back and showed that they did not need Great Britian. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon was a small farmer and wanted native land. Bacon went on to fight peaceful natives which caused small farmers to be hated. This led to more slaves being given to large farmers -
Bill of Rights
bill of rights created to limit monarch power and establish parliament power. -
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials was when a group of girls in Massachusetts claimed to be possessed and accused several women of witchcraft. -
Stono Rebellion
The Governor of Florida promised slaves freedom if they swore an oath of loyalty and became catholic. Some slaves banded together, robbed a store, and ended up moving to Florida. -
Sugar Act
Taxes on sugar were added. -
Currency Act
An act that threatened to destabilize the entire colonial economy. -
Quartering Act
Colonists were directed to provide the basic needs of soldiers, such as housing. -
Declaratory Act
British can declare any law and the colonies must do as they say. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers who were patrolling ended up in a little altercation which resulted in 5 Bostonians dead. -
Tea Act
East Indian Tea Company started a monopoly, which made the prices of tea increase. -
The Great Compromise
This changed how our government was run by splitting it up into an upper and a lower chamber. -
George Washington is elected
George Washington became president of the colonies per request. -
Judiciary Act
This act established a federal judiciary system. -
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Haitian Revolution
The slaves ended up taking over Haitians and forming their own country, this became an inspiration to all slaves. -
Gabriel's Rebllion
The slaves wanted freedom, this led to tighter restrictions, including slaves not being able to hold large gatherings for any reason. -
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Thomas Jefferson becomes President
Jefferson was elected the 3rd president and wanted to lower the national debt. -
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson bought "Lousiana" for $15,000,000 from France, this doubled the size of the US. -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark start their expedition with Sacagawea's help, they explore the pacific side. -
War of 1812
the US remained neutral while still trading which makes other countries mad, however, the US and Great Britain end up making things up in the end. -
Congress Declares War on England
The War of 1812 began after Congress officially declared war on England. -
Treaty of Ghant
The peace treaty of the War of 1812, caused the US and Great Britain to become friends once again. -
Railroads replace Canals
Railroads become more popular as major roads go to Chicago. -
Lincoln is elected
Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president.