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First successful colony settlement in Jamestown, Virgnia
pilgrims found -
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Colonies made a goal to find gold in Chesapeake
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So far, over half of the colonists died
due to the refusal to farm -
400 replacement colonists came to replace those who died
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The Starving Time
during winter this left only 65 colonists alive -
Head Right System
Virginia came up with this recruiting strategy of offering 50 acres of land -
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Many edentured servants were sent over in addition to new colonists
due to the new land given -
Tobacco became a cash crop for JamesTown
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Maryland was discovered
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Shipment of women to become wives
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Taft Commission
Also known as the Second Philippine Commission. This gave a concrete system of government to the Philippines and educated the Filipino children. -
The Great Depression
The biggest colapse of our nation's wealth in history. -
Citizen's United
A conservative non-profit organization is formed to protest bills. -
Americans Favor Overhaul of Campaign Financing
Campaign financing is mostly done by millionaires and million-billion dollar businesses. Citizens want to limit the donations of the wealthy. -
The First Thanksgiving
