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US 1600-1700
This is a timeline of events in U S History from 1600 - 1700 -
Jamestown Founded
The first English settlement in America established in Virginia -
Slavery
The first slaves in America. Arrived on the Coast of Virginia -
Mayflower and the Colonies
The Mayflower arrives at Cape Cod with the first pilgrims who established Plymouth Colony. -
The First Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving celebration is held in the autumn for three days between the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe, who had helped them settle and plant the colony's land. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
The first vessels of Winthrop's eleven ship fleet, eventually totaling seven hundred aboard, leaves England for the Puritan colony already established in Salem, establishing the foundation of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
First Book
The first book is printed in North America, the Bay Psalm Book. -
Legalized Slavery
Slavery is legalized in Connecticut and recognized in the American colonies. -
Peach Tree War
Peach Tree War begins with attack on New Amsterdam and Pavonia along Hudson (North) River by Susquehannock Indians and their allies as retaliation for the loss of New Sweden to the Dutch. Indian victory forced many Dutch settlers back to Fort Amsterdam. -
King Phillp's War
Beginning of King Philip's War in New England with Metacom Indian forces attacking colonial settlements due to encroachment on the land. Considered the costliest war for European Settlements in relation to population with Indian success during first year halted later when their alliances fell apart. Twelve towns destroyed. -
Glorious Revolution
The Glorious Revolution leads to the passing of the Bill of Rights -
First Newspaper
The first newspaper issue in the United States publishes in Boston, the Public Occurrences.
