1600-1700

By evanpatt

  • Jamestown settlement

    Settlers establish the first colonial settlement in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607

  • First Slaves

    The first African slaves are brought to Jamestown

  • Virginia House of Burgesses

    The House of Burgesses, America's first representative assembly, meets for the first time.

  • Plymouth Colony

    The Plymouth colony is Massachusetts was established by pilgrims.

  • Mayflower Compact

    41 men aboard the Mayflower ship sign the Mayflower Compact.

  • English seizure of New Amsterdam

    The English take over New Amsterdam and rename it New York