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Jamestown
Became the first successful American Colony -
New Neatherlands
The Dutch claim what now is known as New York City -
Slave Trade was Established
The Dutch played a big part in establishing the slave trade -
House of Burgesses
An elected representative body of Virginia meets for the first time. -
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Established by the Pilgrims -
Massachusetts Bay
Established by a group of Puritans -
Pennsylvania is founded
William Penn founded the Quaker colony of Pennsylvania -
Louisiana Territory
Le Salle claims the Louisiana Territory for France -
Steam Engine
Thomas Savery invented the steam engine
