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Jamestown
Jamestown was founded in southeast Virginia. -
Tobacco
The first tobacco crop is planted. -
House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses meets for the first time. -
Slaves
The first African slaves are brought to Jamestown -
Pilgrims
English Pilgrims land in Massachusetts and form Plymouth Colony. -
Maryland Founded
The second British colony is formed. Maryland was named after the queen and was created to be a colony for Catholics. -
New Colonies
Connecticut is founded by Thomas Hooker. Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is founded by Roger Williams. -
Population
The population in the colonies was estimated at around 50,500. -
First Quakers
The first Quakers arrive in New England. -
Charles Town
Charles Town (Charleston) founded in modern day South Carolina. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Virginia settlers hold an armed rebellion against Colonial Governor William Berkeley. -
Pennsylvania Established
William Penn establishes Pennsylvania. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were a series of hearings where over two-hundred people were accused of witchcraft. Nineteen were hung, and five people died in prison. -
College of William and Mary Founded
College of William and Mary founded in Williamsburg, Virginia.
