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America 1600-1700
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The Founding of James Town
The first English settlers arrive in North America under the order of King James I in order to harvest its natural resouces.
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First Tobacco Crop Planted
John Rolfe is known for being the first person to pursue tobacco in Virginia. He arrived in Jamestown in 1610 were he started a successful tobacco company. -
The House of Burgesses
The house of Burgess was the first legislative body in the British American colonies were the first meeting of the Virginia General Assembly at Jamestown in July 1619 was held.
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African Slaves Brought Over to America
African slaves were brought into the american colonies by privateer ship. The African slaves were exchanged for selected goods. -
Massachusetts Bay
Puritans refuges settle in Massachusetts Bay because of their separatism believing the Anglican church needed to be purified
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The First Navigation Act Passed
The British Parliament Passed an act that declared only British ships were allowed to export goods into England and the north american colonies could only export selected goods into England.
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Bacon Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion against the colonial government due to his petition to move the native Americans out of Virginia. TimeToast -
The Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution is a series of events squealing the English revolution causing rebellions in colonial America from Massachusetts to Carolina.
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King William's War
Kings William's war was a war between England and France due to the attempt of Louis XIV to push his boundaries east to the Rhine River.
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Salem Witch Trials
The Salem witch trials were series of trials do to false allegations on tax collectors from farms trying to keep their land.