Salutary Neglect - The British Crown policy used to avoid the enforcement of the laws of Parliament that kept the British colonies compliant to England.

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  • Settling of Jamestown

    104 English men and boys decided to make their settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. It became the first permanent English settlement in the colonies.

  • Virginia House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses was the first democratic legislative body in the American colonies.

  • Pilgrims Land at Plymouth Rock

    Plymouth Rock was the first place that the Pilgrims set foot and settled in the New World.

  • Mayflower Compact

    The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for direct government to be created and enforced in the colonies.

  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut describes the government of the Connecticut River towns, securing their powers and structure.

  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Bacon's Rebellion occurred due to Berkeley's refusal to fight back against Native American attacks. Berkeley was recalled to England.
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    Glorious Revolution

    During the Glorious Revolution, King James II was overthrown and replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband, William.

  • English (British) Bill of Rights

    The English Bill of Rights was written to limit the king and queen's power, separate powers, and encourage freedom of speech.
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    Salem Witch Trials

    The Salem Witch Trials were trials against more than 200 people who were believed to be involved in witchcraft. 20 of those were executed.

  • Iroquois Confederation

    The Iroquois Confederation was a powerful league of 6 Indian tribes that composed a constitution called "The Great Law of Peace".

  • John Peter Zenger

    John Peter Zenger was accused of libel and was given a trial one year after being put in jail.