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Founding of Roanoke
Roanoke was a colony. It was created by Sir Walter Raleigh. The colonists disappeared suddenly without a trace. That's why it's important. -
Pequot War
Pequot War was the war with the Pequot people and colonists. The Pequot last though. -
English Acquisition of Manhattan Island.
The English took Manhattan Island from the Dutch. The Dutch had it named New Amsterdam but the English renamed it to New York. -
King Phillips War
Metacom was a Indian Chief. He was given the name of King Phillip because of the colonists he battled. Lasted 1675-1676. -
Bacons Rebellion
The Bacon Rebellion was led by Nathaniel Bacon. He made a small armed group of people which then he attacked the governor. The governor wasn't doing his job. Lasted 1676 to 1677. -
Salem Witch Trials
Salem was also a city in a Colony. It's famous because of the witch trials. People were accused and admitted of being a with. 22 people were killed.