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The first colony was established
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The first colony was Jamestown in Virginia. The year was 1607 the month is unknow but probably around the end of summer -
When were the first slaves brought over?
The first 20 slaves were brought over in 1619 to Virginia to farm the land and build the communities with out pay. http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406400017.html -
When was the second colony Massachusetts established
http://www.timepage.org/spl/13colony.html The Second colony was the Massachusetts Colony. It was where the Mayflower landed and British explorer John Smith helped found it. -
When was Georgia added to the Southern colonies?
Georgia was added to the Southern Colonies in 1732. It was benefitial to the coloniy for it's fertile soil. Tobacco, indigo,and cotton were grown there. http://www.landofthebrave.info/georgia-colony.htm -
The beginning of the French Indian War
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war The French and the Indians (Native Americans) joined forces to keep the British out. The British were trying to take over the land. -
When was the end of the French Indian War?
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-french-and-indian-war-ends The war ended February 10 1763 with the British with the victory. -
What was the Quartering Act?
The Colonist were forced to give British food, shelters, and beds. This was for British soldiers who had served in the French Indian War. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/parliament-passes-the-quartering-act -
Stamp Act
King George made a rule that all paper material in the colonies had to have a British stamp. This was a way for him to get money back from the French Indian War. http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
What was the Townshend Act?
The Townshend Act was made so the British could tax imports such as tea, glass, paper, and lead. The Colonist did not like this so they boycotted those products. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts -
When was the Boston Massacre?
The Americans were taunting the British, so the British opened fire. Killling 5 Americans and many more were wounded. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.htm
