1600-1700

By lindsey_1223
  • Jamestown was founded

    Jamestown was founded

    First English settlement in North America, named Jamestown, Virginia.
  • House of Burgesses established

    House of Burgesses established

    First democratically-elected legislative, founded in 1619.
  • Mayflower arrived in New England

    Mayflower arrived in New England

    Pilgrims arrive at Plymouth
  • Boston founded

    Boston founded

    Founded by English Puritans, and is considered to be the birthplace of the American Revolution.
  • The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Stated the powers and limits of government.
  • Navigation Act of 1651

    Navigation Act of 1651

    Aimed at Dutch, goods could be imported only by English ships.
  • Navigation Act of 1660

    Navigation Act of 1660

    Certain enumerate articles produced in Empire.
  • King Phillip's War

    King Phillip's War

    War between Native Americans and English settlers and their Indian allies. Caused due to land disagreements, cultural conflicts, and tension between each other.
  • Bacon's Rebellion

    Bacon's Rebellion

    Led by Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley, happened because Bacon wanted to get rid of Native Americans but Berkeley denied his request.
  • Salem Witch Trails

    Salem Witch Trails

    A series of witchcraft scares swept across Europe but were winded down.