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Jamestown Colony
The London Company arrives at Jamestown, Virginia, establishing the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
The House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses is established in Virginia. This was the first representative assembly in the New World. -
Slavery Begins in America
A group of Angolans who were kidnapped by the Portuguese are brought into Jamestown. This laid the foundation for slavery in the New World. -
The Mayflower Arrives at Plymouth Rock
The Mayflower, a ship of British origin, arrives at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts carrying English pilgrims. -
The Great Migration
Under persecution by the Anglican Church and the King, Puritan's began migrating en masse to the Northern colonies such as Massachusetts and New York -
King Philip's War
"The First Indian War". King Philip's War was a conflict between Native Americans and the New England Colonies. It is known as the deadliest conflict in the 17th century New World. -
The Treaty of Casco
This treaty was signed at Fort Loyal, and put an end to King Philip's War. -
The Salem Witch Trials Begin
Hysteria breaks out regarding witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Over 200 were accused, and 20 executed.
