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Roanoke
Roanoke was the first colony inhabited by the English settlers in 1587. The colony inexplicably dissipated a few years after colonization. (www.history.com) -
House of Burgesses
A legislative assembly created in 1619 by governor George Yeardly in Virginia. (www.ushistory.com) -
Great Migration
English puritans move from England to flee the church to have their own religion. (historyofmassachusetts.org) -
New York
Dutch settlers first settle in New York in 1624 to trade with the Natives and make money. (www.history.com) -
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Bacons Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon led a rebellion at Jamestown in 1676. He led it because he accused the Natives of being thieves. (www.nps.gov) -
Salem Witch Trails
In 1692 people were being accused for witchcraft. This big scare of witches resulted in the deaths of many people who were accused of being witches.
