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Settling of Jamestown
First settlement of the Virginia colony. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American Colonies. -
Mayflower Compact
The first agreement for self-government to be created and enforced in America. -
Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
The site where William Bradford and other pilgrims first set foot on land. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
An early colonial constitution that established a rule of law. -
Bacon's Rebellion
This was an armed rebellion against the rule of governer, William Berkeley. The colony did this in order to leave him out of their fur trade with the Indians. -
Glorious Revolution
William of Orange took the English throne from James II. The event brought a permanent realignment of power within the English constitution. -
English Bill of Rights
This creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech. -
Salem Witch Trials
A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts. -
Iroquois Confederation
A confederation of Native American indians composed of 5 tribes. -
John Peter Zenger
Accused of libel by William Cosby, and was then arrested by the sheriffs.