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England and its Colonies Timeline

By christopher jaquez

  • The London Company founded Jamestown near the land of Powhatan.

    The London Company founded Jamestown near the land of Powhatan.
    The London Company founded Jamestown near the land of Powhatan.
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  • Captain John Smith became council president.

    Captain John Smith became council president.

  • Was when the “starving time” began. (1609-10)

  • Lord De La Warr became governor of Jamestown and keeps Jamestown from abandoning.

    Lord De La Warr became governor of Jamestown and keeps Jamestown from abandoning.

  • John Rolfe experimented with tobacco.

    John Rolfe experimented with tobacco.

  • The company established “headright” system.

  • The House of Burgesses met for the first time.

    The House of Burgesses met for the first time.

  • The Mayflower Compact is signed in Plymouth Rock with Miles Standish and William Bradford.

    The Mayflower Compact is signed in Plymouth Rock with Miles Standish and William Bradford.

  • Squanto helped the Pilgrims.

    Squanto helped the Pilgrims.

  • Massachusetts Bay Colony is founded by Puritans as a “City Upon a Hill” and governed by John Winthrop.

    Massachusetts Bay Colony is founded by Puritans as a “City Upon a Hill” and governed by John Winthrop.

  • George Calvert’ son, Cecilius, founded Maryland.

    George Calvert’ son, Cecilius, founded Maryland.

  • Roger Williams founded Rhode Island. Charter wasn't approved until 1663.

    Roger Williams founded Rhode Island. Charter wasn't approved until 1663.

  • Pequot War begins.

  • Anne Hutchinson was judged.

    Anne Hutchinson was judged.

  • Anne Hutchinson is expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to being unorthodox.

    Anne Hutchinson is expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to being unorthodox.

  • “Praying indians” start coming up.

  • The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut were adopted by the Colony council.

  • The Fundamental Articles of New Haven are adopted.

  • Sir William Berkeley arrived in Virginia.

    Sir William Berkeley arrived in Virginia.

  • English Civil War happened and Oliver Cromwell becomes the leader. (1642-1651)

    English Civil War happened and Oliver Cromwell becomes the leader. (1642-1651)

  • Charles II gives out the charters for the proprietary ventures. (1649-74)

  • First Navigation act, closed all trade except the ones done with English ships, it enforced the mercantile system.

  • Second Navigation act, All ships had to pass through England.

  • The Dutch under Peter Stuyvesant’s Articles of Capitulation Surrender New Amsterdam to the English and the “patroons” are allowed to keep their land and power.

    The Dutch under Peter Stuyvesant’s Articles of Capitulation Surrender New Amsterdam to the English and the “patroons” are allowed to keep their land and power.

  • The Fundamental Constitution of Carolina is passed.

  • Third Navigation act, Royal officials were put in the colonies to look over the traders.

  • King Philip's war begins. (Metacomet’s war)

  • Nathaniel Bacon led his uprising.

    Nathaniel Bacon led his uprising.

  • William Penn founded Pennsylvania with the help of the Society of Friends who believe in a "inner light"

    William Penn founded Pennsylvania with the help of the Society of Friends who believe in a "inner light"

  • James II created the Dominion of New England.

    James II created the Dominion of New England.

  • The Glorious Revolution happened. (1688-1689)

    The Glorious Revolution happened. (1688-1689)

  • Jacob Leisler led a revolt in New York to overthrow the Dutch-English elite. Ruled for(1689-1691)

    Jacob Leisler led a revolt in New York to overthrow the Dutch-English elite. Ruled for(1689-1691)

  • John Coode overthrew Maryland’s government.

    John Coode overthrew Maryland’s government.

  • The Charter of Liberties by William Penn serves as constitution of Pennsylvania.