U.S History

1600s-1700s

May 14, 1607

1607-Jamestown, The first permanent English settlement in America, is established by the london company in southeast Virginia. May 14

1600s-1700s

1609

During the 17th century a battle took place known as "Beaver Wars" for economic welfare through the St. Lawrence river valley in Canada and in Great Lakes region

1600s-1700s

Jul 30, 1620

1619-The House of Burgesses, the first representative assembly in America, meet for the first time in Virginia. The first African slaves are broguht to Jamestown.

1600s-1700s

1664

1664- English seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch and rename it New York