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The Virginia Company Established
This company was created to find gold and silver in the New World by King James I. -
Foundation of Jamestown
On this day the settlement Jamestown was created. It is in Virginia. This would be the first permanent English settlement. -
First tabaco plant cutivated in the New World
On this day John Rolfe cultivated the first Tabaco plant in Jamestown. This helped further trade and helped take Jamestown out of famine. -
First slaves in the New World
On this day Dutch ships brought the first slaves to Jamestown -
Signing of the Mayflower Compact
This document was signed to establish rules for settlement in the New World. -
Harvard College was Founded
On this day Harvard College was established. It is America's oldest learning Institution and is located in Massachusetts. -
Rhode Island Restricts Slavery
Rhode Island passed a law banning lifetime slavery and restricted ownership of a person to 10 years or less -
The Navagation Act of 1660
On this day the Navigation Act was passed by British Parliament to restrict trade with the Dutch. All colonial imports and exports were only to be shipped on English ships. -
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King Philip's War
This was a war between the local Native American tribes and New England. The war started because of recent Native American attacks on settlements. The outcome of the war was a Colonist Victory. -
Bacon's Rebellion
On this day men led by Nathanial Bacon attacked local Native American tribes against Sir William Berkeley's orders. Sir William Berkeley refused to retaliate against the Native Americans after many attacks on the settlements.
