1600-1700

By HtheGhost

  • Jamestown is founded.

    The first permeant settlement of the new world. The trade of tobacco will save this settlement later on.

  • House of Burgesses

    Elected representatives in Virginia and was the first show of democratic government in the new world.

  • 1619

    The first 20 slaves were brought to the New world.

  • Plymouth was Founded

    Plymouth was founded under the pilgrims of the Mayflower. It was the second permeant settlement in the new world.

  • Maryland

    province of Maryland was founded.
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    King Phillip's War

    Pilgrims and Wampanog fought over land. draught leads the Natives to lose. Their leader, King Phillip, has his head put on a pole.
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    Bacon's Rebellion

    A rebellion involving indentured servants that would eventually lead to the ban of indentured servants causing a demand for free labor; slaves.

  • Pueblo Rebelion

    Natives living in current New Mexico revolted against Spanish conquistadors.

  • Leisler's Rebelion

    Showed colonial hate towards King James II.

  • Salem Witch Trials

    A group of young girls accused other women of being witches causing the death of man who were accused.