1600-1700

By Like Mike

  • Queen Elizabeth dies, James I becomes king

    James I reign last for 22 years

  • Jamestown is founded

    The first successful British colony is founded in North America.

  • Jamestown is founded

    First successful English colony is founded

  • The Thirty Years War

    Lasted from 1618 to 1648. Fought Primarily in Central Europe. Resulted in nearly 8 million casualties. One of the most destructive conflicts in human history.

  • The Eleven Years Tyranny

    King Charles ruled without recourse

  • The Eleven Years Tyranny

    King Charles rued without recourse

  • The English Civil War begins

    Between King Charles and parliament

  • English Civil War begins

    fight between king and parliament

  • Act of Uniformity

    All persons had to go to church once week or were fined

  • The Great Fire of London

    Most of London is destroyed by the fire

  • Great Fire of London

    Most of London is destroyed

  • The Test act is passed

    An act for preventing dangers which may happen from popish recusants

  • Bill of Rights is passed

    The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution

  • Bill of Rights

    First 10 amendments of the US constitution

  • Invention of Steam Engine

    Thomas Savery invents first steam engine

  • Steam Engine

    Thomas Savery invents first steam engine