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The First Colony
Jamestown, VA. was founded in 1607 and was the first colony in North America. John Smith was the president of the colony. -
Pilgrim Government
This was known as the Mayflower Compact and was written on the Mayflower ship on their way over to the New World. -
Great Migration
Over a span of 10 years, Europeans migrated to the Americas to find religious freedom. -
The Quakers
They were a religious group of people called protestants that came from England. They believed in God and thought all could have a chance to go to Heaven. -
Bacon's Rebellion
The was the rebellion of the Virginia colonists and Native Americans against Governor William Berkley. -
Massachusetts Bay Colony Founded
John Mason got Land in New England and it eventually became the Massachusetts Bay Colony. -
French and Indian War
French North Americans and Native americans fought against the British over land. -
Salem Witchcraft Trials
A group of girls claimed that were possessed by demons and a total of 20 people were put on trial and killed. -
Georgia Is Settled
Georgia was Founded by James Oglethorpe after he was given money from King George II. The colony was named after him. -
American Revolution
This was a war between the British and the colonists over their rights, government, land, and freedom.
