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Jamestown
England established their 1st permanent colony. It is located in Virginia. The colonists encountered hardships, but ended up reliant on tobacco. -
House of Burgesses
This is the 1st representative form of government in the modern day United States. It was located in Virginia -
Plymouth Established
Pilgrims (which included Separatists) set sail on the Mayflower Compact to establish a new colony in Virginia. The ship was blown off course & they landed in modern day Massachusetts. Before they disembarked, they signed the Mayflower Compact. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Puritans left England since they were being persecuted for their religious beliefs. They left England and established the colony of Massachusetts Bay Colony which was supposed to be a City on a Hill. -
Maryland Established
George Calvert, Lord Baltimore establishes the colony of Maryland to serve as a safe haven for Catholics since they were being persecuted in England -
Rhode Island Established
Roger Williams spoke out against some of the Puritan beliefs and was banished from Massachusetts Bay. He left and established the colony of Rhode Island. -
Pequot War
War between the Native Americans and the New England colonists. -
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English Civil War
Great upheaval in England which leaves Oliver Cromwell in charge of the country -
Carolina Established
The Carolina colony was established. North Carolina & South Carolina will separate in 1712 -
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King Philip's War
War between the Native Americans, led by King Philip or Metacom, the people of Plymouth. The Native Americans were defeated with the capture of Metacom. -
Bacon's Rebellion
This was a rebellion between yeomen farmers & the gentry. The yeomen were led by Nathaniel Bacon against the governor of Virginia, his cousin, William Berkeley. -
Pennsylvania Established
William Penn creates the colony of Pennsylvania. He was a Quaker, a religious group that believed in the inner light & pacifism. -
Dominion of New England
This combined the New England colonies into 1 big colony to give the crown more power. This action was initiated by King James II. -
Glorious (Bloodless) Revolution
William & Mary ascended the throne after overthrowing her father, James II. At this time, the Dominion of New England was dissolved -
Salem Witch Trials
This takes place in Salem, Mass. More than 200 people were accused of witchcraft and 20 were executed. -
Carolinas Split
North & South Carolina are separate colonies -
Georgia Established
Georgia is established by James Oglethorpe. This was originally a colony for debtors -
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Great Awakening
Great revival that sweeps through the colonies. Most notable preachers included George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards