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Jamestown founded
The first permanent settlement (For Britain) is founded by the Virginia Company. -
Pocahontas
Pocahontas marries John Rolfe who brought the tobacco seed to Jamestown. -
House of Burgesses
The first representative assembly is founded in Jamestown. -
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact is signed. -
Plymouth Colonies
The Plymouth colonies are founded by pilgrims in England. -
New York
The Dutch are pushed out of 'New Amsterdam' which is given to the English who rename it New York. -
King Phillip's War
Start of King Phillip's war between the New English and the Metacom Indians. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's rebellion is started after two Indians seek repayment of a debt from a man who refuses to pay. This causes the Indians to take pigs from the man who then leads a raid against said Indians tribe. -
Pennsylvania
William Penn founds Pennsylvania when he signs a treaty with Delaware Indians. -
Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies
The Plymouth colonies who had been independent since founding merge with the Massachusetts Bay Colony -
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Salem Witch Hunts
The trials of so called witches are burned at the stake. -
Jamestown Abandoned
Jamestown is abandoned after the statehouse was burned. The people moved to Middle Plantation