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Jamestown, Virginia
Jamestown, Virginia, the first colony, was founded in 1602. -
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Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact which were basic laws and social rules for the newely settled colonies. -
New Netherlands
The New Netherlands was settled by the Dutch. -
The Great Migration
The Great Migration starts. Thousands of people start to travel to the 13 Colonies for land and prosperity. -
New Hampshire
New Hampshire was founded by John Mason. -
Carolina
Carolina was settled by the order of King Charles II. -
The Plantation Duty Act
The Plantation Duty Act was created with the hopes of limiting American trade but increasing trade with England. -
The French and Indian Wars
Also known as the Seven Years' War, it was fought between Great Britan and the French. The French recruited the Indians to help fight with them against Great Britan. -
Salem Witchcraft Trials
During the Salem Witch Trials there was alot of hysteria over people possessed by the Devil and accusations of witchcraft. 24 people were killed for their supposed roles with witchcraft while over 150 others were accused. -
Declaration of Independence
The 13 Colonies signed the Declaration of Indepence to be independent of the British Crown.